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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,351.28, 52,924.14 and 21,584.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,351.28, 52,924.14 and 21,584.28 is: 29,785.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,351.28 : 52,924.14 = 21,584.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,351.28/52,924.14 = 21,584.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,351.28x = 52,924.14 × 21,584.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,351.28x = 1,142,329,456.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,329,456.52/38,351.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,785.95

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