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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,329.26, 52,896.36 and 21,333.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,329.26, 52,896.36 and 21,333.54 is: 29,441.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,329.26 : 52,896.36 = 21,333.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,329.26/52,896.36 = 21,333.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,329.26x = 52,896.36 × 21,333.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,329.26x = 1,128,466,611.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,466,611.91/38,329.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,441.39

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