Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,400, 52,992 and 21,633
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 38,400, 52,992 and 21,633 is: 29,853.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,400 : 52,992 = 21,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,400/52,992 = 21,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,400x = 52,992 × 21,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,400x = 1,146,375,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,146,375,936/38,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,853.54
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