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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,355.75, 52,931.34 and 21,588.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,355.75, 52,931.34 and 21,588.75 is: 29,792.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,355.75 : 52,931.34 = 21,588.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,355.75/52,931.34 = 21,588.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,355.75x = 52,931.34 × 21,588.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,355.75x = 1,142,721,466.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,721,466.43/38,355.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,792.70

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