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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,293.76, 52,841.36 and 21,295.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,293.76, 52,841.36 and 21,295.25 is: 29,385.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,293.76 : 52,841.36 = 21,295.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,293.76/52,841.36 = 21,295.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,293.76x = 52,841.36 × 21,295.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,293.76x = 1,125,270,255.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,270,255.96/38,293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,385.21

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