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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,281.98, 52,828.89 and 21,285.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,281.98, 52,828.89 and 21,285.96 is: 29,374.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,281.98 : 52,828.89 = 21,285.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,281.98/52,828.89 = 21,285.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,281.98x = 52,828.89 × 21,285.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,281.98x = 1,124,513,639.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,513,639.38/38,281.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,374.49

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