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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,392.70, 52,984.98 and 21,402.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,392.70, 52,984.98 and 21,402.41 is: 29,537.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,392.70 : 52,984.98 = 21,402.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,392.70/52,984.98 = 21,402.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,392.70x = 52,984.98 × 21,402.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,392.70x = 1,134,006,000.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,006,000.88/38,392.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,537.03

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