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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,031.20, 52,483.42 and 21,034.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,031.20, 52,483.42 and 21,034.60 is: 29,027.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,031.20 : 52,483.42 = 21,034.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,031.20/52,483.42 = 21,034.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,031.20x = 52,483.42 × 21,034.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,031.20x = 1,103,967,746.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,967,746.33/38,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,027.95

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