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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,266.91, 52,816.68 and 21,276.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,266.91, 52,816.68 and 21,276.95 is: 29,366.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,266.91 : 52,816.68 = 21,276.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,266.91/52,816.68 = 21,276.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,266.91x = 52,816.68 × 21,276.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,266.91x = 1,123,777,859.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,777,859.53/38,266.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,366.83

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