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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,322.71, 52,884.26 and 21,326.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,322.71, 52,884.26 and 21,326.68 is: 29,430.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,322.71 : 52,884.26 = 21,326.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,322.71/52,884.26 = 21,326.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,322.71x = 52,884.26 × 21,326.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,322.71x = 1,127,845,583.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,845,583.42/38,322.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,430.21

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