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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,259.23, 52,797.50 and 21,263.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,259.23, 52,797.50 and 21,263.21 is: 29,343.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,259.23 : 52,797.50 = 21,263.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,259.23/52,797.50 = 21,263.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,259.23x = 52,797.50 × 21,263.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,259.23x = 1,122,644,065.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,644,065.99/38,259.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,343.09

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