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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,256.63, 52,793.08 and 21,260.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,256.63, 52,793.08 and 21,260.43 is: 29,338.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,256.63 : 52,793.08 = 21,260.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,256.63/52,793.08 = 21,260.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,256.63x = 52,793.08 × 21,260.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,256.63x = 1,122,403,528.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,403,528.67/38,256.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,338.80

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