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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,055.69, 52,514.99 and 21,059.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,055.69, 52,514.99 and 21,059.63 is: 29,061.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,055.69 : 52,514.99 = 21,059.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,055.69/52,514.99 = 21,059.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,055.69x = 52,514.99 × 21,059.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,055.69x = 1,105,946,258.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,946,258.85/38,055.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,061.26

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