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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,264.68, 52,802.70 and 21,267.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,264.68, 52,802.70 and 21,267.82 is: 29,348.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,264.68 : 52,802.70 = 21,267.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,264.68/52,802.70 = 21,267.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,264.68x = 52,802.70 × 21,267.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,264.68x = 1,122,998,319.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,998,319.11/38,264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,348.17

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