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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,298.66, 52,851.39 and 21,302.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,298.66, 52,851.39 and 21,302.32 is: 29,396.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,298.66 : 52,851.39 = 21,302.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,298.66/52,851.39 = 21,302.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,298.66x = 52,851.39 × 21,302.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,298.66x = 1,125,857,222.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,857,222.22/38,298.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,396.78

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