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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,263.43, 52,800.98 and 21,266.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,263.43, 52,800.98 and 21,266.57 is: 29,346.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,263.43 : 52,800.98 = 21,266.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,263.43/52,800.98 = 21,266.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,263.43x = 52,800.98 × 21,266.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,263.43x = 1,122,895,762.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,895,762.91/38,263.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,346.45

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