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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,265.36, 52,805.95 and 21,269.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,265.36, 52,805.95 and 21,269.33 is: 29,351.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,265.36 : 52,805.95 = 21,269.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,265.36/52,805.95 = 21,269.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,265.36x = 52,805.95 × 21,269.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,265.36x = 1,123,147,176.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,147,176.51/38,265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,351.54

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