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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,265.54, 52,806.39 and 21,269.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,265.54, 52,806.39 and 21,269.24 is: 29,351.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,265.54 : 52,806.39 = 21,269.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,265.54/52,806.39 = 21,269.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,265.54x = 52,806.39 × 21,269.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,265.54x = 1,123,151,518.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,151,518.41/38,265.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,351.51

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