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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,295.83, 52,850.04 and 21,301.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,295.83, 52,850.04 and 21,301.83 is: 29,397.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,295.83 : 52,850.04 = 21,301.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,295.83/52,850.04 = 21,301.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,295.83x = 52,850.04 × 21,301.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,295.83x = 1,125,802,567.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,802,567.57/38,295.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,397.52

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