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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,264.91, 52,813.92 and 21,274.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,264.91, 52,813.92 and 21,274.95 is: 29,364.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,264.91 : 52,813.92 = 21,274.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,264.91/52,813.92 = 21,274.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,264.91x = 52,813.92 × 21,274.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,264.91x = 1,123,613,785.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,613,785.14/38,264.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,364.08

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