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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,327.56, 52,892.40 and 21,332.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,327.56, 52,892.40 and 21,332.52 is: 29,439.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,327.56 : 52,892.40 = 21,332.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,327.56/52,892.40 = 21,332.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,327.56x = 52,892.40 × 21,332.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,327.56x = 1,128,328,180.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,328,180.85/38,327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,439.08

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