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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,034.79, 52,483.97 and 21,036.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,034.79, 52,483.97 and 21,036.33 is: 29,027.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,034.79 : 52,483.97 = 21,036.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,034.79/52,483.97 = 21,036.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,034.79x = 52,483.97 × 21,036.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,034.79x = 1,104,070,283.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,070,283.15/38,034.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,027.90

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