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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,024.98, 52,473.52 and 21,030.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,024.98, 52,473.52 and 21,030.17 is: 29,021.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,024.98 : 52,473.52 = 21,030.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,024.98/52,473.52 = 21,030.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,024.98x = 52,473.52 × 21,030.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,024.98x = 1,103,526,810.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,526,810.02/38,024.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,021.10

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