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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,256.08, 52,791.68 and 21,261.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,256.08, 52,791.68 and 21,261.51 is: 29,339.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,256.08 : 52,791.68 = 21,261.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,256.08/52,791.68 = 21,261.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,256.08x = 52,791.68 × 21,261.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,256.08x = 1,122,430,885.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,430,885.39/38,256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,339.94

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