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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,006.64, 52,446.78 and 21,010.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,006.64, 52,446.78 and 21,010.44 is: 28,993.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,006.64 : 52,446.78 = 21,010.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,006.64/52,446.78 = 21,010.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,006.64x = 52,446.78 × 21,010.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,006.64x = 1,101,929,924.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,929,924.38/38,006.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,993.09

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