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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,313, 52,872.74 and 21,547.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,313, 52,872.74 and 21,547.24 is: 29,735.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,313 : 52,872.74 = 21,547.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,313/52,872.74 = 21,547.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,313x = 52,872.74 × 21,547.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,313x = 1,139,261,618.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,261,618.24/38,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,735.64

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