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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,009.02, 52,453.56 and 21,242.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,009.02, 52,453.56 and 21,242.02 is: 29,314.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,009.02 : 52,453.56 = 21,242.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,009.02/52,453.56 = 21,242.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,009.02x = 52,453.56 × 21,242.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,009.02x = 1,114,219,570.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,219,570.59/38,009.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,314.61

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