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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,273.91, 52,819.79 and 21,278.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,273.91, 52,819.79 and 21,278.43 is: 29,365.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,273.91 : 52,819.79 = 21,278.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,273.91/52,819.79 = 21,278.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,273.91x = 52,819.79 × 21,278.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,273.91x = 1,123,922,217.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,922,217.43/38,273.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,365.23

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