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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,029.76, 52,483.84 and 21,037.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,029.76, 52,483.84 and 21,037.44 is: 29,033.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,029.76 : 52,483.84 = 21,037.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,029.76/52,483.84 = 21,037.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,029.76x = 52,483.84 × 21,037.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,029.76x = 1,104,125,634.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,125,634.97/38,029.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,033.20

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