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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,263.56, 52,801.15 and 21,266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,263.56, 52,801.15 and 21,266.70 is: 29,346.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,263.56 : 52,801.15 = 21,266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,263.56/52,801.15 = 21,266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,263.56x = 52,801.15 × 21,266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,263.56x = 1,122,906,110.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,906,110.37/38,263.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,346.62

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