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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,338.03, 52,905.92 and 21,342.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,338.03, 52,905.92 and 21,342.24 is: 29,451.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,338.03 : 52,905.92 = 21,342.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,338.03/52,905.92 = 21,342.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,338.03x = 52,905.92 × 21,342.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,338.03x = 1,129,130,735.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,130,735.35/38,338.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,451.97

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