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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,296.08, 52,848.09 and 21,300.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,296.08, 52,848.09 and 21,300.25 is: 29,394.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,296.08 : 52,848.09 = 21,300.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,296.08/52,848.09 = 21,300.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,296.08x = 52,848.09 × 21,300.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,296.08x = 1,125,677,529.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,677,529.02/38,296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,394.07

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