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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,033.36, 52,486.37 and 21,036.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,033.36, 52,486.37 and 21,036.71 is: 29,030.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,033.36 : 52,486.37 = 21,036.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,033.36/52,486.37 = 21,036.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,033.36x = 52,486.37 × 21,036.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,033.36x = 1,104,140,334.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,140,334.80/38,033.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,030.84

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