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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,337, 52,909.92 and 21,573.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,337, 52,909.92 and 21,573.24 is: 29,773.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,337 : 52,909.92 = 21,573.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,337/52,909.92 = 21,573.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,337x = 52,909.92 × 21,573.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,337x = 1,141,438,402.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,438,402.54/38,337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,773.81

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