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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,329.73, 52,894.94 and 21,562.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,329.73, 52,894.94 and 21,562.73 is: 29,756.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,329.73 : 52,894.94 = 21,562.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,329.73/52,894.94 = 21,562.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,329.73x = 52,894.94 × 21,562.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,329.73x = 1,140,559,099.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,559,099.02/38,329.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,756.52

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