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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,055.66, 52,516.86 and 21,060.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,055.66, 52,516.86 and 21,060.62 is: 29,063.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,055.66 : 52,516.86 = 21,060.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,055.66/52,516.86 = 21,060.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,055.66x = 52,516.86 × 21,060.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,055.66x = 1,106,037,632.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,037,632.05/38,055.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,063.68

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