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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,383.20, 52,967.84 and 21,387.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,383.20, 52,967.84 and 21,387.52 is: 29,514.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,383.20 : 52,967.84 = 21,387.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,383.20/52,967.84 = 21,387.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,383.20x = 52,967.84 × 21,387.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,383.20x = 1,132,850,737.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,850,737.36/38,383.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,514.23

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