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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,051.93, 52,511.73 and 21,056.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,051.93, 52,511.73 and 21,056.89 is: 29,058.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,051.93 : 52,511.73 = 21,056.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,051.93/52,511.73 = 21,056.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,051.93x = 52,511.73 × 21,056.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,051.93x = 1,105,733,722.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,733,722.32/38,051.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,058.55

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