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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,307.46, 52,863.28 and 21,310.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,307.46, 52,863.28 and 21,310.82 is: 29,408.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,307.46 : 52,863.28 = 21,310.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,307.46/52,863.28 = 21,310.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,307.46x = 52,863.28 × 21,310.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,307.46x = 1,126,559,844.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,559,844.69/38,307.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,408.37

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