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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,246.64, 52,779.69 and 21,251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,246.64, 52,779.69 and 21,251.04 is: 29,326.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,246.64 : 52,779.69 = 21,251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,246.64/52,779.69 = 21,251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,246.64x = 52,779.69 × 21,251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,246.64x = 1,121,623,303.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,623,303.38/38,246.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,326.06

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