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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,248.74, 52,781.63 and 21,254.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,248.74, 52,781.63 and 21,254.13 is: 29,329.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,248.74 : 52,781.63 = 21,254.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,248.74/52,781.63 = 21,254.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,248.74x = 52,781.63 × 21,254.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,248.74x = 1,121,827,519.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,827,519.36/38,248.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,329.79

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