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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,042.31, 52,499.96 and 21,046.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,042.31, 52,499.96 and 21,046.28 is: 29,044.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,042.31 : 52,499.96 = 21,046.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,042.31/52,499.96 = 21,046.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,042.31x = 52,499.96 × 21,046.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,042.31x = 1,104,928,490.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,928,490.42/38,042.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,044.73

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