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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,063.57, 52,527.81 and 21,068.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,063.57, 52,527.81 and 21,068.97 is: 29,075.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,063.57 : 52,527.81 = 21,068.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,063.57/52,527.81 = 21,068.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,063.57x = 52,527.81 × 21,068.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,063.57x = 1,106,706,853.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,706,853.06/38,063.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,075.22

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