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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,258.38, 52,795.49 and 21,262.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,258.38, 52,795.49 and 21,262.18 is: 29,341.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,258.38 : 52,795.49 = 21,262.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,258.38/52,795.49 = 21,262.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,258.38x = 52,795.49 × 21,262.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,258.38x = 1,122,547,211.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,547,211.57/38,258.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,341.21

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