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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,052.08, 52,511.67 and 21,913.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,052.08, 52,511.67 and 21,913.49 is: 30,240.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,052.08 : 52,511.67 = 21,913.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,052.08/52,511.67 = 21,913.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,052.08x = 52,511.67 × 21,913.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,052.08x = 1,150,713,955.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,713,955.43/38,052.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,240.50

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