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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,095.72, 52,565.36 and 21,959.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,095.72, 52,565.36 and 21,959.30 is: 30,299.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,095.72 : 52,565.36 = 21,959.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,095.72/52,565.36 = 21,959.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,095.72x = 52,565.36 × 21,959.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,095.72x = 1,154,298,531.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,298,531.46/38,095.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,299.96

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