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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,404.85, 52,998.56 and 21,408.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,404.85, 52,998.56 and 21,408.90 is: 29,544.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,404.85 : 52,998.56 = 21,408.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,404.85/52,998.56 = 21,408.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,404.85x = 52,998.56 × 21,408.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,404.85x = 1,134,640,924.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,640,924.71/38,404.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,544.21

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