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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,287.98, 52,839.03 and 21,292.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,287.98, 52,839.03 and 21,292.17 is: 29,384.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,287.98 : 52,839.03 = 21,292.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,287.98/52,839.03 = 21,292.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,287.98x = 52,839.03 × 21,292.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,287.98x = 1,125,057,609.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,057,609.40/38,287.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,384.09

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