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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,026.08, 52,477.68 and 21,259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,026.08, 52,477.68 and 21,259.08 is: 29,338.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,026.08 : 52,477.68 = 21,259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,026.08/52,477.68 = 21,259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,026.08x = 52,477.68 × 21,259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,026.08x = 1,115,627,197.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,627,197.33/38,026.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,338.47

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