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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,276.67, 52,823.56 and 21,282.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,276.67, 52,823.56 and 21,282.64 is: 29,371.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,276.67 : 52,823.56 = 21,282.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,276.67/52,823.56 = 21,282.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,276.67x = 52,823.56 × 21,282.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,276.67x = 1,124,224,704.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,224,704.59/38,276.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,371.02

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