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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,206.93, 52,725.90 and 21,439.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,206.93, 52,725.90 and 21,439.93 is: 29,587.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,206.93 : 52,725.90 = 21,439.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,206.93/52,725.90 = 21,439.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,206.93x = 52,725.90 × 21,439.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,206.93x = 1,130,439,605.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,439,605.19/38,206.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,587.29

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