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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,024.08, 52,473.56 and 21,029.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,024.08, 52,473.56 and 21,029.44 is: 29,020.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,024.08 : 52,473.56 = 21,029.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,024.08/52,473.56 = 21,029.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,024.08x = 52,473.56 × 21,029.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,024.08x = 1,103,489,581.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,489,581.61/38,024.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,020.81

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