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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,027.09, 52,477.50 and 21,260.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,027.09, 52,477.50 and 21,260.09 is: 29,338.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,027.09 : 52,477.50 = 21,260.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,027.09/52,477.50 = 21,260.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,027.09x = 52,477.50 × 21,260.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,027.09x = 1,115,676,583.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,676,583.89/38,027.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,338.99

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