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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,292.77, 52,843.56 and 21,525.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,292.77, 52,843.56 and 21,525.77 is: 29,705.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,292.77 : 52,843.56 = 21,525.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,292.77/52,843.56 = 21,525.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,292.77x = 52,843.56 × 21,525.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,292.77x = 1,137,498,369.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,498,369.93/38,292.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,705.30

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