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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,337.25, 52,905.42 and 21,570.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,337.25, 52,905.42 and 21,570.25 is: 29,766.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,337.25 : 52,905.42 = 21,570.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,337.25/52,905.42 = 21,570.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,337.25x = 52,905.42 × 21,570.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,337.25x = 1,141,183,135.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,183,135.76/38,337.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,766.95

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