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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,330, 52,895.46 and 21,332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,330, 52,895.46 and 21,332.96 is: 29,439.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,330 : 52,895.46 = 21,332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,330/52,895.46 = 21,332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,330x = 52,895.46 × 21,332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,330x = 1,128,416,732.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,416,732.36/38,330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,439.52

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