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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,024.96, 52,469.84 and 21,026.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,024.96, 52,469.84 and 21,026.90 is: 29,014.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,024.96 : 52,469.84 = 21,026.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,024.96/52,469.84 = 21,026.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,024.96x = 52,469.84 × 21,026.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,024.96x = 1,103,278,262.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,278,262.44/38,024.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,014.58

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