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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,264.03, 52,804.32 and 21,267.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,264.03, 52,804.32 and 21,267.74 is: 29,349.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,264.03 : 52,804.32 = 21,267.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,264.03/52,804.32 = 21,267.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,264.03x = 52,804.32 × 21,267.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,264.03x = 1,123,028,482.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,028,482.29/38,264.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,349.45

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