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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,256.20, 52,793.85 and 21,262.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,256.20, 52,793.85 and 21,262.04 is: 29,341.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,256.20 : 52,793.85 = 21,262.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,256.20/52,793.85 = 21,262.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,256.20x = 52,793.85 × 21,262.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,256.20x = 1,122,504,950.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,504,950.45/38,256.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,341.78

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