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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,295.27, 52,846.97 and 21,528.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,295.27, 52,846.97 and 21,528.27 is: 29,708.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,295.27 : 52,846.97 = 21,528.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,295.27/52,846.97 = 21,528.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,295.27x = 52,846.97 × 21,528.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,295.27x = 1,137,703,731.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,703,731.20/38,295.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,708.73

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