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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,264.94, 52,805.26 and 21,268.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,264.94, 52,805.26 and 21,268.74 is: 29,350.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,264.94 : 52,805.26 = 21,268.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,264.94/52,805.26 = 21,268.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,264.94x = 52,805.26 × 21,268.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,264.94x = 1,123,101,345.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,101,345.57/38,264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,350.66

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