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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,396.28, 52,986.78 and 21,629.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,396.28, 52,986.78 and 21,629.16 is: 29,848.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,396.28 : 52,986.78 = 21,629.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,396.28/52,986.78 = 21,629.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,396.28x = 52,986.78 × 21,629.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,396.28x = 1,146,059,542.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,059,542.50/38,396.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,848.19

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