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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,069.48, 52,541.42 and 21,933.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,069.48, 52,541.42 and 21,933.65 is: 30,271.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,069.48 : 52,541.42 = 21,933.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,069.48/52,541.42 = 21,933.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,069.48x = 52,541.42 × 21,933.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,069.48x = 1,152,425,138.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,425,138.47/38,069.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,271.63

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