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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,259, 52,800.66 and 21,495.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,259, 52,800.66 and 21,495.24 is: 29,665.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,259 : 52,800.66 = 21,495.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,259/52,800.66 = 21,495.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,259x = 52,800.66 × 21,495.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,259x = 1,134,962,858.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,962,858.86/38,259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,665.25

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