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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,256.70, 52,794.54 and 21,262.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,256.70, 52,794.54 and 21,262.54 is: 29,342.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,256.70 : 52,794.54 = 21,262.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,256.70/52,794.54 = 21,262.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,256.70x = 52,794.54 × 21,262.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,256.70x = 1,122,546,018.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,546,018.53/38,256.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,342.47

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