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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,297.28, 52,849.68 and 21,530.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,297.28, 52,849.68 and 21,530.16 is: 29,711.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,297.28 : 52,849.68 = 21,530.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,297.28/52,849.68 = 21,530.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,297.28x = 52,849.68 × 21,530.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,297.28x = 1,137,862,066.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,862,066.35/38,297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,711.30

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