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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,043.31, 52,501.34 and 21,047.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,043.31, 52,501.34 and 21,047.28 is: 29,046.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,043.31 : 52,501.34 = 21,047.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,043.31/52,501.34 = 21,047.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,043.31x = 52,501.34 × 21,047.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,043.31x = 1,105,010,403.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,010,403.36/38,043.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,046.12

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