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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,046.92, 52,503.53 and 21,050.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,046.92, 52,503.53 and 21,050.96 is: 29,049.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,046.92 : 52,503.53 = 21,050.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,046.92/52,503.53 = 21,050.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,046.92x = 52,503.53 × 21,050.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,046.92x = 1,105,249,342.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,249,342.12/38,046.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,049.64

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