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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,058.59, 52,519.56 and 21,063.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,058.59, 52,519.56 and 21,063.55 is: 29,066.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,058.59 : 52,519.56 = 21,063.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,058.59/52,519.56 = 21,063.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,058.59x = 52,519.56 × 21,063.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,058.59x = 1,106,248,378.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,248,378.04/38,058.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,066.98

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