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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,403.21, 52,997.01 and 21,406.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,403.21, 52,997.01 and 21,406.98 is: 29,541.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,403.21 : 52,997.01 = 21,406.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,403.21/52,997.01 = 21,406.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,403.21x = 52,997.01 × 21,406.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,403.21x = 1,134,505,933.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,505,933.13/38,403.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,541.96

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