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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,252.66, 52,791.09 and 21,486.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,252.66, 52,791.09 and 21,486.74 is: 29,653.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,252.66 : 52,791.09 = 21,486.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,252.66/52,791.09 = 21,486.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,252.66x = 52,791.09 × 21,486.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,252.66x = 1,134,308,425.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,308,425.15/38,252.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,653.06

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