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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,329.67, 52,894.50 and 21,333.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,329.67, 52,894.50 and 21,333.62 is: 29,440.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,329.67 : 52,894.50 = 21,333.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,329.67/52,894.50 = 21,333.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,329.67x = 52,894.50 × 21,333.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,329.67x = 1,128,431,163.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,431,163.09/38,329.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,440.15

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