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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,118.32, 52,603.28 and 21,351.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,118.32, 52,603.28 and 21,351.28 is: 29,464.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,118.32 : 52,603.28 = 21,351.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,118.32/52,603.28 = 21,351.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,118.32x = 52,603.28 × 21,351.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,118.32x = 1,123,147,360.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,147,360.20/38,118.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,464.77

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