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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,362.67, 52,940.34 and 21,367.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,362.67, 52,940.34 and 21,367.12 is: 29,486.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,362.67 : 52,940.34 = 21,367.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,362.67/52,940.34 = 21,367.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,362.67x = 52,940.34 × 21,367.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,362.67x = 1,131,182,465.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,182,465.27/38,362.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,486.54

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