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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,027.10, 52,476.48 and 21,030.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,027.10, 52,476.48 and 21,030.90 is: 29,022.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,027.10 : 52,476.48 = 21,030.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,027.10/52,476.48 = 21,030.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,027.10x = 52,476.48 × 21,030.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,027.10x = 1,103,627,603.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,627,603.23/38,027.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,022.13

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