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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,404.24, 52,997.32 and 21,637.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,404.24, 52,997.32 and 21,637.52 is: 29,859.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,404.24 : 52,997.32 = 21,637.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,404.24/52,997.32 = 21,637.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,404.24x = 52,997.32 × 21,637.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,404.24x = 1,146,730,571.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,730,571.45/38,404.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,859.48

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