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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,261.16, 52,799.34 and 21,264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,261.16, 52,799.34 and 21,264.96 is: 29,345.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,261.16 : 52,799.34 = 21,264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,261.16/52,799.34 = 21,264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,261.16x = 52,799.34 × 21,264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,261.16x = 1,122,775,853.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,775,853.13/38,261.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,345.06

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