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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,018.08, 52,460.37 and 21,020.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,018.08, 52,460.37 and 21,020.03 is: 29,005.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,018.08 : 52,460.37 = 21,020.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,018.08/52,460.37 = 21,020.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,018.08x = 52,460.37 × 21,020.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,018.08x = 1,102,718,551.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,718,551.21/38,018.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,005.11

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