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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,019.06, 52,464.18 and 21,022.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,019.06, 52,464.18 and 21,022.32 is: 29,009.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,019.06 : 52,464.18 = 21,022.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,019.06/52,464.18 = 21,022.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,019.06x = 52,464.18 × 21,022.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,019.06x = 1,102,918,780.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,918,780.50/38,019.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,009.63

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