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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,249.11, 52,783.98 and 21,482.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,249.11, 52,783.98 and 21,482.11 is: 29,645.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,249.11 : 52,783.98 = 21,482.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,249.11/52,783.98 = 21,482.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,249.11x = 52,783.98 × 21,482.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,249.11x = 1,133,911,264.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,911,264.60/38,249.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,645.43

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