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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,269.22, 52,811.49 and 21,272.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,269.22, 52,811.49 and 21,272.93 is: 29,356.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,269.22 : 52,811.49 = 21,272.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,269.22/52,811.49 = 21,272.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,269.22x = 52,811.49 × 21,272.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,269.22x = 1,123,455,129.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,455,129.97/38,269.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,356.62

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