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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,336.70, 52,905.24 and 21,569.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,336.70, 52,905.24 and 21,569.70 is: 29,766.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,336.70 : 52,905.24 = 21,569.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,336.70/52,905.24 = 21,569.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,336.70x = 52,905.24 × 21,569.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,336.70x = 1,141,150,155.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,150,155.23/38,336.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,766.52

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