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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,397.99, 52,989.47 and 21,403.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,397.99, 52,989.47 and 21,403.31 is: 29,536.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,397.99 : 52,989.47 = 21,403.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,397.99/52,989.47 = 21,403.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,397.99x = 52,989.47 × 21,403.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,397.99x = 1,134,150,139.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,150,139.77/38,397.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,536.70

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