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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,009.86, 52,451.34 and 21,013.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,009.86, 52,451.34 and 21,013.08 is: 28,996.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,009.86 : 52,451.34 = 21,013.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,009.86/52,451.34 = 21,013.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,009.86x = 52,451.34 × 21,013.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,009.86x = 1,102,164,289.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,164,289.62/38,009.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,996.80

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