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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,023.85, 52,471.96 and 21,029.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,023.85, 52,471.96 and 21,029.04 is: 29,019.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,023.85 : 52,471.96 = 21,029.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,023.85/52,471.96 = 21,029.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,023.85x = 52,471.96 × 21,029.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,023.85x = 1,103,434,893.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,434,893.15/38,023.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,019.54

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