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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,020.75, 52,468.97 and 21,026.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,020.75, 52,468.97 and 21,026.13 is: 29,016.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,020.75 : 52,468.97 = 21,026.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,020.75/52,468.97 = 21,026.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,020.75x = 52,468.97 × 21,026.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,020.75x = 1,103,219,462.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,219,462.79/38,020.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,016.25

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