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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,291.22, 52,835.45 and 21,293.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,291.22, 52,835.45 and 21,293.24 is: 29,381.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,291.22 : 52,835.45 = 21,293.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,291.22/52,835.45 = 21,293.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,291.22x = 52,835.45 × 21,293.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,291.22x = 1,125,037,546.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,037,546.71/38,291.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,381.08

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