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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,267.05, 52,804.90 and 21,269.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,267.05, 52,804.90 and 21,269.27 is: 29,349.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,267.05 : 52,804.90 = 21,269.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,267.05/52,804.90 = 21,269.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,267.05x = 52,804.90 × 21,269.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,267.05x = 1,123,121,675.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,121,675.42/38,267.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,349.58

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