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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,063.58, 52,527.82 and 21,068.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,063.58, 52,527.82 and 21,068.98 is: 29,075.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,063.58 : 52,527.82 = 21,068.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,063.58/52,527.82 = 21,068.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,063.58x = 52,527.82 × 21,068.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,063.58x = 1,106,707,589.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,707,589.02/38,063.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,075.24

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