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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,296.95, 52,849.04 and 21,300.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,296.95, 52,849.04 and 21,300.83 is: 29,394.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,296.95 : 52,849.04 = 21,300.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,296.95/52,849.04 = 21,300.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,296.95x = 52,849.04 × 21,300.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,296.95x = 1,125,728,442.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,728,442.83/38,296.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,394.73

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