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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,055.92, 52,517.72 and 21,059.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,055.92, 52,517.72 and 21,059.88 is: 29,062.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,055.92 : 52,517.72 = 21,059.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,055.92/52,517.72 = 21,059.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,055.92x = 52,517.72 × 21,059.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,055.92x = 1,106,016,775.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,016,775.77/38,055.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,062.94

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