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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,287.74, 52,840.38 and 21,295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,287.74, 52,840.38 and 21,295.32 is: 29,389.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,287.74 : 52,840.38 = 21,295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,287.74/52,840.38 = 21,295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,287.74x = 52,840.38 × 21,295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,287.74x = 1,125,252,801.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,252,801.02/38,287.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,389.38

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