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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,207.31, 52,723.73 and 21,210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,207.31, 52,723.73 and 21,210.56 is: 29,269.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,207.31 : 52,723.73 = 21,210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,207.31/52,723.73 = 21,210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,207.31x = 52,723.73 × 21,210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,207.31x = 1,118,299,468.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,299,468.92/38,207.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,269.25

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