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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,055.68, 52,516.76 and 21,288.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,055.68, 52,516.76 and 21,288.68 is: 29,378.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,055.68 : 52,516.76 = 21,288.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,055.68/52,516.76 = 21,288.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,055.68x = 52,516.76 × 21,288.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,055.68x = 1,118,012,182.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,012,182.47/38,055.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,378.33

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