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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,297.34, 52,849.58 and 21,301.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,297.34, 52,849.58 and 21,301.22 is: 29,395.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,297.34 : 52,849.58 = 21,301.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,297.34/52,849.58 = 21,301.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,297.34x = 52,849.58 × 21,301.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,297.34x = 1,125,760,586.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,760,586.06/38,297.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,395.27

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