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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,047.67, 52,507.33 and 21,051.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,047.67, 52,507.33 and 21,051.64 is: 29,052.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,047.67 : 52,507.33 = 21,051.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,047.67/52,507.33 = 21,051.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,047.67x = 52,507.33 × 21,051.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,047.67x = 1,105,365,185.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,365,185.38/38,047.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,052.11

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