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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,009.39, 52,455.62 and 21,014.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,009.39, 52,455.62 and 21,014.15 is: 29,001.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,009.39 : 52,455.62 = 21,014.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,009.39/52,455.62 = 21,014.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,009.39x = 52,455.62 × 21,014.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,009.39x = 1,102,310,161.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,310,161.95/38,009.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,001.00

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