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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,364.81, 52,943.26 and 21,369.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,364.81, 52,943.26 and 21,369.25 is: 29,489.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,364.81 : 52,943.26 = 21,369.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,364.81/52,943.26 = 21,369.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,364.81x = 52,943.26 × 21,369.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,364.81x = 1,131,357,758.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,357,758.76/38,364.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,489.47

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