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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,063.06, 52,527.12 and 21,068.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,063.06, 52,527.12 and 21,068.48 is: 29,074.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,063.06 : 52,527.12 = 21,068.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,063.06/52,527.12 = 21,068.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,063.06x = 52,527.12 × 21,068.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,063.06x = 1,106,666,577.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,666,577.18/38,063.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,074.56

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