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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,019.41, 52,465.86 and 21,023.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,019.41, 52,465.86 and 21,023.22 is: 29,011.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,019.41 : 52,465.86 = 21,023.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,019.41/52,465.86 = 21,023.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,019.41x = 52,465.86 × 21,023.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,019.41x = 1,103,001,317.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,001,317.27/38,019.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,011.53

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