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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,244.56, 52,777.17 and 21,017.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,244.56, 52,777.17 and 21,017.14 is: 29,003.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,244.56 : 52,777.17 = 21,017.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,244.56/52,777.17 = 21,017.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,244.56x = 52,777.17 × 21,017.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,244.56x = 1,109,225,038.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,225,038.75/38,244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,003.48

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