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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,213.26, 52,739.14 and 21,446.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,213.26, 52,739.14 and 21,446.26 is: 29,598.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,213.26 : 52,739.14 = 21,446.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,213.26/52,739.14 = 21,446.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,213.26x = 52,739.14 × 21,446.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,213.26x = 1,131,057,308.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,057,308.62/38,213.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,598.56

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