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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,254.96, 52,791.64 and 21,027.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,254.96, 52,791.64 and 21,027.72 is: 29,018.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,254.96 : 52,791.64 = 21,027.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,254.96/52,791.64 = 21,027.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,254.96x = 52,791.64 × 21,027.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,254.96x = 1,110,087,824.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,087,824.26/38,254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,018.14

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