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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,042.31, 52,493.76 and 21,044.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,042.31, 52,493.76 and 21,044.28 is: 29,038.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,042.31 : 52,493.76 = 21,044.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,042.31/52,493.76 = 21,044.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,042.31x = 52,493.76 × 21,044.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,042.31x = 1,104,693,383.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,693,383.69/38,042.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,038.55

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