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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,298.08, 52,853.68 and 21,302.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,298.08, 52,853.68 and 21,302.48 is: 29,398.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,298.08 : 52,853.68 = 21,302.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,298.08/52,853.68 = 21,302.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,298.08x = 52,853.68 × 21,302.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,298.08x = 1,125,914,461.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,914,461.13/38,298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,398.72

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