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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,023.06, 52,473.54 and 21,256.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,023.06, 52,473.54 and 21,256.06 is: 29,334.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,023.06 : 52,473.54 = 21,256.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,023.06/52,473.54 = 21,256.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,023.06x = 52,473.54 × 21,256.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,023.06x = 1,115,380,714.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,380,714.65/38,023.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,334.32

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