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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,296.82, 52,848.34 and 21,300.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,296.82, 52,848.34 and 21,300.58 is: 29,394.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,296.82 : 52,848.34 = 21,300.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,296.82/52,848.34 = 21,300.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,296.82x = 52,848.34 × 21,300.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,296.82x = 1,125,700,486.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,700,486.00/38,296.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,394.10

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