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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,033.52, 52,488.10 and 21,037.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,033.52, 52,488.10 and 21,037.69 is: 29,033.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,033.52 : 52,488.10 = 21,037.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,033.52/52,488.10 = 21,037.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,033.52x = 52,488.10 × 21,037.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,033.52x = 1,104,228,376.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,228,376.49/38,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,033.03

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