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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,056.54, 52,516.72 and 21,061.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,056.54, 52,516.72 and 21,061.50 is: 29,064.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,056.54 : 52,516.72 = 21,061.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,056.54/52,516.72 = 21,061.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,056.54x = 52,516.72 × 21,061.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,056.54x = 1,106,080,898.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,080,898.28/38,056.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,064.15

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