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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,351, 52,926.54 and 21,585.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,351, 52,926.54 and 21,585.08 is: 29,788.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,351 : 52,926.54 = 21,585.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,351/52,926.54 = 21,585.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,351x = 52,926.54 × 21,585.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,351x = 1,142,423,600.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,423,600.02/38,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,788.63

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