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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,094.26, 52,570.06 and 21,327.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,094.26, 52,570.06 and 21,327.26 is: 29,431.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,094.26 : 52,570.06 = 21,327.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,094.26/52,570.06 = 21,327.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,094.26x = 52,570.06 × 21,327.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,094.26x = 1,121,175,337.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,175,337.84/38,094.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,431.61

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