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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,398.58, 52,987.82 and 21,402.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,398.58, 52,987.82 and 21,402.26 is: 29,533.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,398.58 : 52,987.82 = 21,402.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,398.58/52,987.82 = 21,402.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,398.58x = 52,987.82 × 21,402.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,398.58x = 1,134,059,100.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,059,100.47/38,398.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,533.88

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