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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,029.02, 52,481.89 and 21,033.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,029.02, 52,481.89 and 21,033.19 is: 29,026.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,029.02 : 52,481.89 = 21,033.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,029.02/52,481.89 = 21,033.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,029.02x = 52,481.89 × 21,033.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,029.02x = 1,103,861,563.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,861,563.93/38,029.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,026.82

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