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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,047.08, 52,503.96 and 21,050.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,047.08, 52,503.96 and 21,050.88 is: 29,049.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,047.08 : 52,503.96 = 21,050.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,047.08/52,503.96 = 21,050.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,047.08x = 52,503.96 × 21,050.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,047.08x = 1,105,254,561.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,254,561.48/38,047.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,049.66

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