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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,006.39, 52,449.15 and 21,010.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,006.39, 52,449.15 and 21,010.37 is: 28,994.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,006.39 : 52,449.15 = 21,010.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,006.39/52,449.15 = 21,010.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,006.39x = 52,449.15 × 21,010.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,006.39x = 1,101,975,785.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,975,785.44/38,006.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,994.49

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