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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,048.07, 52,506.51 and 21,281.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,048.07, 52,506.51 and 21,281.07 is: 29,367.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,048.07 : 52,506.51 = 21,281.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,048.07/52,506.51 = 21,281.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,048.07x = 52,506.51 × 21,281.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,048.07x = 1,117,394,714.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,394,714.77/38,048.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,367.97

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