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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,052.54, 52,512.56 and 21,057.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,052.54, 52,512.56 and 21,057.50 is: 29,059.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,052.54 : 52,512.56 = 21,057.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,052.54/52,512.56 = 21,057.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,052.54x = 52,512.56 × 21,057.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,052.54x = 1,105,782,864.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,782,864.35/38,052.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,059.37

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