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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,029.42, 52,479.66 and 21,034.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,029.42, 52,479.66 and 21,034.27 is: 29,026.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,029.42 : 52,479.66 = 21,034.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,029.42/52,479.66 = 21,034.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,029.42x = 52,479.66 × 21,034.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,029.42x = 1,103,871,337.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,871,337.95/38,029.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,026.77

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