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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,331.60, 52,897.50 and 21,564.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,331.60, 52,897.50 and 21,564.60 is: 29,759.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,331.60 : 52,897.50 = 21,564.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,331.60/52,897.50 = 21,564.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,331.60x = 52,897.50 × 21,564.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,331.60x = 1,140,713,428.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,713,428.50/38,331.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,759.09

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