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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,023.68, 52,470.56 and 21,026.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,023.68, 52,470.56 and 21,026.94 is: 29,016.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,023.68 : 52,470.56 = 21,026.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,023.68/52,470.56 = 21,026.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,023.68x = 52,470.56 × 21,026.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,023.68x = 1,103,295,316.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,295,316.89/38,023.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,016.01

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