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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,017.10, 52,459.04 and 21,019.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,017.10, 52,459.04 and 21,019.02 is: 29,003.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,017.10 : 52,459.04 = 21,019.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,017.10/52,459.04 = 21,019.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,017.10x = 52,459.04 × 21,019.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,017.10x = 1,102,637,610.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,637,610.94/38,017.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,003.73

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