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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,037.09, 52,493.62 and 21,270.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,037.09, 52,493.62 and 21,270.09 is: 29,354.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,037.09 : 52,493.62 = 21,270.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,037.09/52,493.62 = 21,270.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,037.09x = 52,493.62 × 21,270.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,037.09x = 1,116,544,205.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,544,205.38/38,037.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,354.09

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