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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,083.96, 52,550.94 and 21,316.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,083.96, 52,550.94 and 21,316.96 is: 29,414.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,083.96 : 52,550.94 = 21,316.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,083.96/52,550.94 = 21,316.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,083.96x = 52,550.94 × 21,316.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,083.96x = 1,120,226,285.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,226,285.94/38,083.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,414.65

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