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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,057.78, 52,518.66 and 21,062.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,057.78, 52,518.66 and 21,062.73 is: 29,065.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,057.78 : 52,518.66 = 21,062.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,057.78/52,518.66 = 21,062.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,057.78x = 52,518.66 × 21,062.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,057.78x = 1,106,186,355.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,186,355.54/38,057.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,065.98

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