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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,273.31, 52,810.79 and 21,277.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,273.31, 52,810.79 and 21,277.08 is: 29,358.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,273.31 : 52,810.79 = 21,277.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,273.31/52,810.79 = 21,277.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,273.31x = 52,810.79 × 21,277.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,273.31x = 1,123,659,297.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,659,297.31/38,273.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,358.82

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