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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,354.92, 52,926.42 and 21,357.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,354.92, 52,926.42 and 21,357.88 is: 29,472.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,354.92 : 52,926.42 = 21,357.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,354.92/52,926.42 = 21,357.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,354.92x = 52,926.42 × 21,357.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,354.92x = 1,130,396,127.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,396,127.19/38,354.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,472.00

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