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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,026.82, 52,474.87 and 21,030.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,026.82, 52,474.87 and 21,030.06 is: 29,020.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,026.82 : 52,474.87 = 21,030.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,026.82/52,474.87 = 21,030.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,026.82x = 52,474.87 × 21,030.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,026.82x = 1,103,549,664.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,549,664.59/38,026.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,020.30

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