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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,046.57, 52,503.93 and 21,052.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,046.57, 52,503.93 and 21,052.06 is: 29,051.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,046.57 : 52,503.93 = 21,052.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,046.57/52,503.93 = 21,052.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,046.57x = 52,503.93 × 21,052.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,046.57x = 1,105,315,884.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,315,884.60/38,046.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,051.66

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