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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,289, 52,842.06 and 21,525.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,289, 52,842.06 and 21,525.24 is: 29,706.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,289 : 52,842.06 = 21,525.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,289/52,842.06 = 21,525.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,289x = 52,842.06 × 21,525.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,289x = 1,137,438,023.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,438,023.59/38,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,706.65

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