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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,297.66, 52,850.01 and 21,301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,297.66, 52,850.01 and 21,301.32 is: 29,395.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,297.66 : 52,850.01 = 21,301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,297.66/52,850.01 = 21,301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,297.66x = 52,850.01 × 21,301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,297.66x = 1,125,775,005.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,775,005.78/38,297.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,395.40

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