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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,266.16, 52,804.97 and 21,269.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,266.16, 52,804.97 and 21,269.84 is: 29,351.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,266.16 : 52,804.97 = 21,269.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,266.16/52,804.97 = 21,269.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,266.16x = 52,804.97 × 21,269.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,266.16x = 1,123,152,892.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,152,892.73/38,266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,351.08

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