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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,342.73, 52,913.76 and 21,347.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,342.73, 52,913.76 and 21,347.31 is: 29,459.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,342.73 : 52,913.76 = 21,347.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,342.73/52,913.76 = 21,347.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,342.73x = 52,913.76 × 21,347.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,342.73x = 1,129,566,437.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,566,437.99/38,342.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,459.73

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