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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,285.78, 52,833.81 and 21,518.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,285.78, 52,833.81 and 21,518.66 is: 29,695.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,285.78 : 52,833.81 = 21,518.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,285.78/52,833.81 = 21,518.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,285.78x = 52,833.81 × 21,518.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,285.78x = 1,136,912,793.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,912,793.89/38,285.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,695.43

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