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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,041.67, 52,493.44 and 21,043.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,041.67, 52,493.44 and 21,043.21 is: 29,037.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,041.67 : 52,493.44 = 21,043.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,041.67/52,493.44 = 21,043.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,041.67x = 52,493.44 × 21,043.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,041.67x = 1,104,630,481.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,630,481.54/38,041.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,037.38

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