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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,265.39, 52,805.16 and 21,269.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,265.39, 52,805.16 and 21,269.19 is: 29,350.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,265.39 : 52,805.16 = 21,269.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,265.39/52,805.16 = 21,269.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,265.39x = 52,805.16 × 21,269.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,265.39x = 1,123,122,981.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,122,981.02/38,265.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,350.88

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