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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,035.67, 52,487.96 and 21,039.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,035.67, 52,487.96 and 21,039.66 is: 29,034.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,035.67 : 52,487.96 = 21,039.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,035.67/52,487.96 = 21,039.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,035.67x = 52,487.96 × 21,039.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,035.67x = 1,104,328,727.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,328,727.30/38,035.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,034.03

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