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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,396.91, 52,986.03 and 21,403.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,396.91, 52,986.03 and 21,403.01 is: 29,535.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,396.91 : 52,986.03 = 21,403.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,396.91/52,986.03 = 21,403.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,396.91x = 52,986.03 × 21,403.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,396.91x = 1,134,060,184.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,060,184.76/38,396.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,535.20

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