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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,264.04, 52,804.89 and 21,269.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,264.04, 52,804.89 and 21,269.34 is: 29,351.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,264.04 : 52,804.89 = 21,269.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,264.04/52,804.89 = 21,269.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,264.04x = 52,804.89 × 21,269.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,264.04x = 1,123,125,159.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,125,159.07/38,264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,351.98

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