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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,019.03, 52,465.96 and 21,252.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,019.03, 52,465.96 and 21,252.03 is: 29,327.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,019.03 : 52,465.96 = 21,252.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,019.03/52,465.96 = 21,252.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,019.03x = 52,465.96 × 21,252.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,019.03x = 1,115,008,155.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,008,155.90/38,019.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,327.63

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