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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,017.72, 52,464.62 and 21,023.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,017.72, 52,464.62 and 21,023.16 is: 29,012.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,017.72 : 52,464.62 = 21,023.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,017.72/52,464.62 = 21,023.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,017.72x = 52,464.62 × 21,023.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,017.72x = 1,102,972,100.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,972,100.60/38,017.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,012.05

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