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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,260.06, 52,798.51 and 21,264.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,260.06, 52,798.51 and 21,264.34 is: 29,344.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,260.06 : 52,798.51 = 21,264.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,260.06/52,798.51 = 21,264.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,260.06x = 52,798.51 × 21,264.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,260.06x = 1,122,725,468.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,725,468.13/38,260.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,344.58

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