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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,046.76, 52,506.08 and 21,050.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,046.76, 52,506.08 and 21,050.73 is: 29,050.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,046.76 : 52,506.08 = 21,050.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,046.76/52,506.08 = 21,050.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,046.76x = 52,506.08 × 21,050.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,046.76x = 1,105,291,313.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,291,313.44/38,046.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,050.87

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