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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,245.95, 52,777.69 and 21,251.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,245.95, 52,777.69 and 21,251.39 is: 29,325.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,245.95 : 52,777.69 = 21,251.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,245.95/52,777.69 = 21,251.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,245.95x = 52,777.69 × 21,251.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,245.95x = 1,121,598,956.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,598,956.47/38,245.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,325.95

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