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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,254.31, 52,789.21 and 21,258.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,254.31, 52,789.21 and 21,258.47 is: 29,335.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,254.31 : 52,789.21 = 21,258.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,254.31/52,789.21 = 21,258.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,254.31x = 52,789.21 × 21,258.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,254.31x = 1,122,217,837.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,217,837.11/38,254.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,335.72

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