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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,265.03, 52,805.70 and 21,268.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,265.03, 52,805.70 and 21,268.74 is: 29,350.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,265.03 : 52,805.70 = 21,268.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,265.03/52,805.70 = 21,268.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,265.03x = 52,805.70 × 21,268.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,265.03x = 1,123,110,703.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,110,703.82/38,265.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,350.84

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