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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,385.23, 52,971.08 and 21,390.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,385.23, 52,971.08 and 21,390.20 is: 29,518.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,385.23 : 52,971.08 = 21,390.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,385.23/52,971.08 = 21,390.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,385.23x = 52,971.08 × 21,390.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,385.23x = 1,133,061,730.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,061,730.56/38,385.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,518.17

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