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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,254.55, 52,791.08 and 21,027.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,254.55, 52,791.08 and 21,027.32 is: 29,017.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,254.55 : 52,791.08 = 21,027.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,254.55/52,791.08 = 21,027.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,254.55x = 52,791.08 × 21,027.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,254.55x = 1,110,054,720.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,054,720.92/38,254.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,017.58

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