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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,046.26, 52,505.39 and 21,050.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,046.26, 52,505.39 and 21,050.23 is: 29,050.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,046.26 : 52,505.39 = 21,050.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,046.26/52,505.39 = 21,050.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,046.26x = 52,505.39 × 21,050.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,046.26x = 1,105,250,451.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,250,451.94/38,046.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,050.17

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