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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,032.08, 52,483.26 and 21,035.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,032.08, 52,483.26 and 21,035.85 is: 29,028.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,032.08 : 52,483.26 = 21,035.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,032.08/52,483.26 = 21,035.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,032.08x = 52,483.26 × 21,035.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,032.08x = 1,104,029,984.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,029,984.87/38,032.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,028.91

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