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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,247.79, 52,781.20 and 21,251.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,247.79, 52,781.20 and 21,251.29 is: 29,326.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,247.79 : 52,781.20 = 21,251.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,247.79/52,781.20 = 21,251.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,247.79x = 52,781.20 × 21,251.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,247.79x = 1,121,668,587.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,668,587.75/38,247.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,326.36

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