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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,325.60, 52,889.25 and 21,558.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,325.60, 52,889.25 and 21,558.60 is: 29,750.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,325.60 : 52,889.25 = 21,558.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,325.60/52,889.25 = 21,558.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,325.60x = 52,889.25 × 21,558.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,325.60x = 1,140,218,185.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,218,185.05/38,325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,750.82

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