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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,055.42, 52,512.10 and 21,925.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,055.42, 52,512.10 and 21,925.08 is: 30,254.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,055.42 : 52,512.10 = 21,925.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,055.42/52,512.10 = 21,925.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,055.42x = 52,512.10 × 21,925.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,055.42x = 1,151,331,938.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,331,938.66/38,055.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,254.09

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