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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,034.23, 52,483.19 and 21,035.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,034.23, 52,483.19 and 21,035.77 is: 29,027.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,034.23 : 52,483.19 = 21,035.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,034.23/52,483.19 = 21,035.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,034.23x = 52,483.19 × 21,035.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,034.23x = 1,104,024,304.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,024,304.01/38,034.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,027.13

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