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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,264.36, 52,804.58 and 21,268.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,264.36, 52,804.58 and 21,268.33 is: 29,350.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,264.36 : 52,804.58 = 21,268.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,264.36/52,804.58 = 21,268.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,264.36x = 52,804.58 × 21,268.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,264.36x = 1,123,064,994.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,064,994.60/38,264.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,350.16

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