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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,035.16, 52,484.48 and 21,036.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,035.16, 52,484.48 and 21,036.71 is: 29,028.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,035.16 : 52,484.48 = 21,036.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,035.16/52,484.48 = 21,036.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,035.16x = 52,484.48 × 21,036.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,035.16x = 1,104,100,575.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,100,575.43/38,035.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,028.42

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