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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,264.43, 52,802.35 and 21,267.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,264.43, 52,802.35 and 21,267.57 is: 29,347.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,264.43 : 52,802.35 = 21,267.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,264.43/52,802.35 = 21,267.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,264.43x = 52,802.35 × 21,267.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,264.43x = 1,122,977,674.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,977,674.79/38,264.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,347.82

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