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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,017.08, 52,458.99 and 21,019.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,017.08, 52,458.99 and 21,019.03 is: 29,003.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,017.08 : 52,458.99 = 21,019.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,017.08/52,458.99 = 21,019.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,017.08x = 52,458.99 × 21,019.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,017.08x = 1,102,636,992.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,636,992.84/38,017.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,003.73

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