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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,031.64, 52,483.98 and 21,035.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,031.64, 52,483.98 and 21,035.62 is: 29,029.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,031.64 : 52,483.98 = 21,035.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,031.64/52,483.98 = 21,035.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,031.64x = 52,483.98 × 21,035.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,031.64x = 1,104,033,059.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,033,059.37/38,031.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,029.33

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