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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,263.94, 52,803.89 and 21,267.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,263.94, 52,803.89 and 21,267.74 is: 29,349.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,263.94 : 52,803.89 = 21,267.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,263.94/52,803.89 = 21,267.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,263.94x = 52,803.89 × 21,267.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,263.94x = 1,123,019,429.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,019,429.18/38,263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,349.29

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