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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,244.80, 52,777.08 and 21,248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,244.80, 52,777.08 and 21,248.96 is: 29,323.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,244.80 : 52,777.08 = 21,248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,244.80/52,777.08 = 21,248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,244.80x = 52,777.08 × 21,248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,244.80x = 1,121,458,061.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,458,061.84/38,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,323.15

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