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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,258.31, 52,796.96 and 21,263.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,258.31, 52,796.96 and 21,263.64 is: 29,344.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,258.31 : 52,796.96 = 21,263.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,258.31/52,796.96 = 21,263.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,258.31x = 52,796.96 × 21,263.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,258.31x = 1,122,655,550.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,655,550.53/38,258.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,344.10

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