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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,031.04, 52,482.90 and 21,264.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,031.04, 52,482.90 and 21,264.04 is: 29,344.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,031.04 : 52,482.90 = 21,264.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,031.04/52,482.90 = 21,264.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,031.04x = 52,482.90 × 21,264.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,031.04x = 1,115,998,484.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,998,484.92/38,031.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,344.41

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