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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,369.22, 52,942.50 and 21,373.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,369.22, 52,942.50 and 21,373.03 is: 29,490.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,369.22 : 52,942.50 = 21,373.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,369.22/52,942.50 = 21,373.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,369.22x = 52,942.50 × 21,373.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,369.22x = 1,131,541,640.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,541,640.78/38,369.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,490.87

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