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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,029.88, 52,476.67 and 21,031.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,029.88, 52,476.67 and 21,031.81 is: 29,021.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,029.88 : 52,476.67 = 21,031.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,029.88/52,476.67 = 21,031.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,029.88x = 52,476.67 × 21,031.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,029.88x = 1,103,679,646.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,679,646.52/38,029.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,021.38

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