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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,264.39, 52,803.78 and 21,268.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,264.39, 52,803.78 and 21,268.19 is: 29,349.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,264.39 : 52,803.78 = 21,268.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,264.39/52,803.78 = 21,268.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,264.39x = 52,803.78 × 21,268.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,264.39x = 1,123,040,561.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,040,561.74/38,264.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,349.50

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