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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,016.41, 52,460.40 and 21,019.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,016.41, 52,460.40 and 21,019.32 is: 29,005.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,016.41 : 52,460.40 = 21,019.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,016.41/52,460.40 = 21,019.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,016.41x = 52,460.40 × 21,019.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,016.41x = 1,102,682,013.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,682,013.50/38,016.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,005.42

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