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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,059.94, 52,521.99 and 21,064.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,059.94, 52,521.99 and 21,064.19 is: 29,068.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,059.94 : 52,521.99 = 21,064.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,059.94/52,521.99 = 21,064.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,059.94x = 52,521.99 × 21,064.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,059.94x = 1,106,332,834.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,332,834.94/38,059.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,068.17

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