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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,040.67, 52,492.06 and 21,042.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,040.67, 52,492.06 and 21,042.21 is: 29,036.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,040.67 : 52,492.06 = 21,042.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,040.67/52,492.06 = 21,042.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,040.67x = 52,492.06 × 21,042.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,040.67x = 1,104,548,949.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,548,949.85/38,040.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,036.00

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