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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,266.29, 52,807.43 and 21,269.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,266.29, 52,807.43 and 21,269.99 is: 29,352.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,266.29 : 52,807.43 = 21,269.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,266.29/52,807.43 = 21,269.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,266.29x = 52,807.43 × 21,269.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,266.29x = 1,123,213,693.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,213,693.22/38,266.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,352.56

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