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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,264.40, 52,803.50 and 21,269.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,264.40, 52,803.50 and 21,269.39 is: 29,350.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,264.40 : 52,803.50 = 21,269.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,264.40/52,803.50 = 21,269.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,264.40x = 52,803.50 × 21,269.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,264.40x = 1,123,097,864.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,097,864.50/38,264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,350.99

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