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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,266.75, 52,808.12 and 21,499.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,266.75, 52,808.12 and 21,499.75 is: 29,669.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,266.75 : 52,808.12 = 21,499.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,266.75/52,808.12 = 21,499.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,266.75x = 52,808.12 × 21,499.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,266.75x = 1,135,361,377.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,361,377.97/38,266.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,669.66

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