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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,209.26, 52,729.18 and 21,442.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,209.26, 52,729.18 and 21,442.26 is: 29,590.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,209.26 : 52,729.18 = 21,442.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,209.26/52,729.18 = 21,442.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,209.26x = 52,729.18 × 21,442.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,209.26x = 1,130,632,787.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,632,787.15/38,209.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,590.54

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