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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,260.16, 52,797.96 and 21,263.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,260.16, 52,797.96 and 21,263.96 is: 29,343.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,260.16 : 52,797.96 = 21,263.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,260.16/52,797.96 = 21,263.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,260.16x = 52,797.96 × 21,263.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,260.16x = 1,122,693,709.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,693,709.52/38,260.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,343.68

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