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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,033.12, 52,484.28 and 21,265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,033.12, 52,484.28 and 21,265.04 is: 29,344.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,033.12 : 52,484.28 = 21,265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,033.12/52,484.28 = 21,265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,033.12x = 52,484.28 × 21,265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,033.12x = 1,116,080,313.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,080,313.57/38,033.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,344.96

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