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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,050.66, 52,509.97 and 21,055.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,050.66, 52,509.97 and 21,055.62 is: 29,056.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,050.66 : 52,509.97 = 21,055.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,050.66/52,509.97 = 21,055.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,050.66x = 52,509.97 × 21,055.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,050.66x = 1,105,629,724.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,629,724.98/38,050.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,056.78

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