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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,052.18, 52,512.08 and 21,057.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,052.18, 52,512.08 and 21,057.14 is: 29,058.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,052.18 : 52,512.08 = 21,057.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,052.18/52,512.08 = 21,057.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,052.18x = 52,512.08 × 21,057.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,052.18x = 1,105,754,246.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,754,246.25/38,052.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,058.89

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