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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,250.01, 52,786.47 and 21,255.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,250.01, 52,786.47 and 21,255.51 is: 29,333.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,250.01 : 52,786.47 = 21,255.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,250.01/52,786.47 = 21,255.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,250.01x = 52,786.47 × 21,255.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,250.01x = 1,122,003,340.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,003,340.95/38,250.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,333.41

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