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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,381.63, 52,965.86 and 21,385.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,381.63, 52,965.86 and 21,385.81 is: 29,511.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,381.63 : 52,965.86 = 21,385.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,381.63/52,965.86 = 21,385.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,381.63x = 52,965.86 × 21,385.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,381.63x = 1,132,717,579.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,717,579.10/38,381.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,511.97

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