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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,338.73, 52,906.21 and 21,342.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,338.73, 52,906.21 and 21,342.42 is: 29,451.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,338.73 : 52,906.21 = 21,342.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,338.73/52,906.21 = 21,342.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,338.73x = 52,906.21 × 21,342.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,338.73x = 1,129,146,554.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,146,554.43/38,338.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,451.85

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