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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,016.72, 52,463.24 and 21,022.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,016.72, 52,463.24 and 21,022.16 is: 29,010.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,016.72 : 52,463.24 = 21,022.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,016.72/52,463.24 = 21,022.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,016.72x = 52,463.24 × 21,022.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,016.72x = 1,102,890,625.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,890,625.40/38,016.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,010.67

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