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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,264.66, 52,802.90 and 21,268.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,264.66, 52,802.90 and 21,268.34 is: 29,349.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,264.66 : 52,802.90 = 21,268.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,264.66/52,802.90 = 21,268.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,264.66x = 52,802.90 × 21,268.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,264.66x = 1,123,029,659.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,029,659.83/38,264.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,349.01

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