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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,332.61, 52,898.45 and 21,336.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,332.61, 52,898.45 and 21,336.83 is: 29,444.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,332.61 : 52,898.45 = 21,336.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,332.61/52,898.45 = 21,336.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,332.61x = 52,898.45 × 21,336.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,332.61x = 1,128,685,345.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,685,345.13/38,332.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,444.52

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