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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,265.44, 52,803.73 and 21,268.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,265.44, 52,803.73 and 21,268.58 is: 29,349.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,265.44 : 52,803.73 = 21,268.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,265.44/52,803.73 = 21,268.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,265.44x = 52,803.73 × 21,268.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,265.44x = 1,123,060,355.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,060,355.80/38,265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,349.21

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