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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,265.42, 52,803.25 and 21,268.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,265.42, 52,803.25 and 21,268.33 is: 29,348.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,265.42 : 52,803.25 = 21,268.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,265.42/52,803.25 = 21,268.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,265.42x = 52,803.25 × 21,268.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,265.42x = 1,123,037,057.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,037,057.91/38,265.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,348.61

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