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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,248.24, 52,779.68 and 21,478

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,248.24, 52,779.68 and 21,478 is: 29,638.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,248.24 : 52,779.68 = 21,478 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,248.24/52,779.68 = 21,478/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,248.24x = 52,779.68 × 21,478
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,248.24x = 1,133,601,967.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,601,967.04/38,248.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,638.02

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