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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,041.56, 52,492.73 and 21,043.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,041.56, 52,492.73 and 21,043.53 is: 29,037.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,041.56 : 52,492.73 = 21,043.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,041.56/52,492.73 = 21,043.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,041.56x = 52,492.73 × 21,043.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,041.56x = 1,104,632,233.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,632,233.32/38,041.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,037.51

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