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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,262.68, 52,799.94 and 21,265.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,262.68, 52,799.94 and 21,265.82 is: 29,345.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,262.68 : 52,799.94 = 21,265.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,262.68/52,799.94 = 21,265.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,262.68x = 52,799.94 × 21,265.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,262.68x = 1,122,834,152.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,834,152.05/38,262.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,345.41

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