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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,277.17, 52,824.25 and 21,283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,277.17, 52,824.25 and 21,283.14 is: 29,371.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,277.17 : 52,824.25 = 21,283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,277.17/52,824.25 = 21,283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,277.17x = 52,824.25 × 21,283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,277.17x = 1,124,265,908.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,265,908.15/38,277.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,371.71

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