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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,393.50, 52,983.12 and 21,626.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,393.50, 52,983.12 and 21,626.50 is: 29,844.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,393.50 : 52,983.12 = 21,626.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,393.50/52,983.12 = 21,626.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,393.50x = 52,983.12 × 21,626.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,393.50x = 1,145,839,444.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,839,444.68/38,393.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,844.62

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