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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,255.40, 52,791.39 and 21,259.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,255.40, 52,791.39 and 21,259.21 is: 29,337.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,255.40 : 52,791.39 = 21,259.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,255.40/52,791.39 = 21,259.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,255.40x = 52,791.39 × 21,259.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,255.40x = 1,122,303,246.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,303,246.20/38,255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,337.12

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