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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,276.03, 52,825.29 and 21,281.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,276.03, 52,825.29 and 21,281.96 is: 29,371.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,276.03 : 52,825.29 = 21,281.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,276.03/52,825.29 = 21,281.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,276.03x = 52,825.29 × 21,281.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,276.03x = 1,124,225,708.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,225,708.77/38,276.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,371.53

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