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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,259.82, 52,794.54 and 21,261.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,259.82, 52,794.54 and 21,261.32 is: 29,338.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,259.82 : 52,794.54 = 21,261.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,259.82/52,794.54 = 21,261.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,259.82x = 52,794.54 × 21,261.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,259.82x = 1,122,481,429.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,481,429.40/38,259.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,338.39

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