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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,059.54, 52,521.08 and 21,064.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,059.54, 52,521.08 and 21,064.48 is: 29,068.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,059.54 : 52,521.08 = 21,064.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,059.54/52,521.08 = 21,064.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,059.54x = 52,521.08 × 21,064.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,059.54x = 1,106,329,002.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,329,002.61/38,059.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,068.38

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