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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,327.16, 52,891.10 and 21,331.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,327.16, 52,891.10 and 21,331.11 is: 29,436.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,327.16 : 52,891.10 = 21,331.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,327.16/52,891.10 = 21,331.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,327.16x = 52,891.10 × 21,331.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,327.16x = 1,128,226,103.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,226,103.79/38,327.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,436.73

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