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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,322.21, 52,883.57 and 21,326.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,322.21, 52,883.57 and 21,326.18 is: 29,429.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,322.21 : 52,883.57 = 21,326.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,322.21/52,883.57 = 21,326.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,322.21x = 52,883.57 × 21,326.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,322.21x = 1,127,804,426.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,804,426.23/38,322.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,429.52

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