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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,340.05, 52,908.69 and 21,344.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,340.05, 52,908.69 and 21,344.27 is: 29,454.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,340.05 : 52,908.69 = 21,344.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,340.05/52,908.69 = 21,344.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,340.05x = 52,908.69 × 21,344.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,340.05x = 1,129,297,100.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,297,100.16/38,340.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,454.77

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