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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,252.76, 52,790.39 and 21,256.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,252.76, 52,790.39 and 21,256.93 is: 29,335.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,252.76 : 52,790.39 = 21,256.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,252.76/52,790.39 = 21,256.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,252.76x = 52,790.39 × 21,256.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,252.76x = 1,122,161,624.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,161,624.90/38,252.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,335.44

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