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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,369.83, 52,943.34 and 21,373.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,369.83, 52,943.34 and 21,373.65 is: 29,491.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,369.83 : 52,943.34 = 21,373.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,369.83/52,943.34 = 21,373.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,369.83x = 52,943.34 × 21,373.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,369.83x = 1,131,592,418.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,592,418.99/38,369.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,491.72

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