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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,381.20, 52,965.08 and 21,385.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,381.20, 52,965.08 and 21,385.52 is: 29,511.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,381.20 : 52,965.08 = 21,385.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,381.20/52,965.08 = 21,385.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,381.20x = 52,965.08 × 21,385.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,381.20x = 1,132,685,777.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,685,777.64/38,381.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,511.47

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