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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,269.14, 52,809.77 and 21,273.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,269.14, 52,809.77 and 21,273.35 is: 29,356.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,269.14 : 52,809.77 = 21,273.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,269.14/52,809.77 = 21,273.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,269.14x = 52,809.77 × 21,273.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,269.14x = 1,123,440,350.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,440,350.21/38,269.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,356.30

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