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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,294.08, 52,845.33 and 21,298.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,294.08, 52,845.33 and 21,298.25 is: 29,391.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,294.08 : 52,845.33 = 21,298.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,294.08/52,845.33 = 21,298.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,294.08x = 52,845.33 × 21,298.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,294.08x = 1,125,513,049.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,513,049.67/38,294.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,391.31

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