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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,033.08, 52,485.21 and 21,035.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,033.08, 52,485.21 and 21,035.99 is: 29,029.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,033.08 : 52,485.21 = 21,035.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,033.08/52,485.21 = 21,035.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,033.08x = 52,485.21 × 21,035.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,033.08x = 1,104,078,247.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,078,247.53/38,033.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,029.42

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