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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,250.75, 52,790.99 and 21,483.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,250.75, 52,790.99 and 21,483.75 is: 29,650.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,250.75 : 52,790.99 = 21,483.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,250.75/52,790.99 = 21,483.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,250.75x = 52,790.99 × 21,483.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,250.75x = 1,134,148,323.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,148,323.99/38,250.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,650.36

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