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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,350.16, 52,922.76 and 21,354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,350.16, 52,922.76 and 21,354.44 is: 29,468.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,350.16 : 52,922.76 = 21,354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,350.16/52,922.76 = 21,354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,350.16x = 52,922.76 × 21,354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,350.16x = 1,130,135,903.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,135,903.05/38,350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,468.87

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