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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,366.06, 52,944.99 and 21,370.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,366.06, 52,944.99 and 21,370.50 is: 29,491.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,366.06 : 52,944.99 = 21,370.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,366.06/52,944.99 = 21,370.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,366.06x = 52,944.99 × 21,370.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,366.06x = 1,131,460,908.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,460,908.80/38,366.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,491.20

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