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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,049.72, 52,507.38 and 21,052.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,049.72, 52,507.38 and 21,052.92 is: 29,052.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,049.72 : 52,507.38 = 21,052.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,049.72/52,507.38 = 21,052.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,049.72x = 52,507.38 × 21,052.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,049.72x = 1,105,433,670.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,433,670.55/38,049.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,052.35

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