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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,059.74, 52,521.68 and 21,062.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,059.74, 52,521.68 and 21,062.99 is: 29,066.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,059.74 : 52,521.68 = 21,062.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,059.74/52,521.68 = 21,062.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,059.74x = 52,521.68 × 21,062.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,059.74x = 1,106,263,620.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,263,620.62/38,059.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,066.50

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