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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,018.06, 52,466.64 and 21,251.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,018.06, 52,466.64 and 21,251.06 is: 29,327.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,018.06 : 52,466.64 = 21,251.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,018.06/52,466.64 = 21,251.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,018.06x = 52,466.64 × 21,251.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,018.06x = 1,114,971,714.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,971,714.64/38,018.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,327.42

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