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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,069.68, 52,536.28 and 21,302.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,069.68, 52,536.28 and 21,302.64 is: 29,397.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,069.68 : 52,536.28 = 21,302.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,069.68/52,536.28 = 21,302.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,069.68x = 52,536.28 × 21,302.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,069.68x = 1,119,161,459.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,161,459.78/38,069.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,397.71

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