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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,322.66, 52,884.42 and 21,326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,322.66, 52,884.42 and 21,326.24 is: 29,429.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,322.66 : 52,884.42 = 21,326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,322.66/52,884.42 = 21,326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,322.66x = 52,884.42 × 21,326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,322.66x = 1,127,825,833.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,825,833.18/38,322.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,429.74

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