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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,265.30, 52,803.08 and 21,268.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,265.30, 52,803.08 and 21,268.21 is: 29,348.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,265.30 : 52,803.08 = 21,268.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,265.30/52,803.08 = 21,268.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,265.30x = 52,803.08 × 21,268.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,265.30x = 1,123,026,994.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,026,994.09/38,265.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,348.44

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