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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,304.96, 52,860.48 and 21,537.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,304.96, 52,860.48 and 21,537.84 is: 29,722.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,304.96 : 52,860.48 = 21,537.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,304.96/52,860.48 = 21,537.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,304.96x = 52,860.48 × 21,537.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,304.96x = 1,138,500,560.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,500,560.56/38,304.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,722.01

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