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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,332.67, 52,899.08 and 21,336.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,332.67, 52,899.08 and 21,336.55 is: 29,444.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,332.67 : 52,899.08 = 21,336.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,332.67/52,899.08 = 21,336.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,332.67x = 52,899.08 × 21,336.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,332.67x = 1,128,683,494.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,683,494.20/38,332.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,444.43

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