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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,059.06, 52,521.59 and 21,064.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,059.06, 52,521.59 and 21,064.47 is: 29,069.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,059.06 : 52,521.59 = 21,064.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,059.06/52,521.59 = 21,064.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,059.06x = 52,521.59 × 21,064.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,059.06x = 1,106,339,456.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,339,456.91/38,059.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,069.02

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