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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,337.84, 52,904.88 and 21,341.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,337.84, 52,904.88 and 21,341.52 is: 29,450.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,337.84 : 52,904.88 = 21,341.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,337.84/52,904.88 = 21,341.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,337.84x = 52,904.88 × 21,341.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,337.84x = 1,129,070,554.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,070,554.62/38,337.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,450.55

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