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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,266.94, 52,808.02 and 21,270.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,266.94, 52,808.02 and 21,270.74 is: 29,353.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,266.94 : 52,808.02 = 21,270.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,266.94/52,808.02 = 21,270.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,266.94x = 52,808.02 × 21,270.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,266.94x = 1,123,265,663.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,265,663.33/38,266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,353.42

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