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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,377.23, 52,964.45 and 21,384.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,377.23, 52,964.45 and 21,384.24 is: 29,512.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,377.23 : 52,964.45 = 21,384.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,377.23/52,964.45 = 21,384.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,377.23x = 52,964.45 × 21,384.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,377.23x = 1,132,604,284.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,604,284.92/38,377.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,512.41

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