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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,063.60, 52,526.68 and 21,068.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,063.60, 52,526.68 and 21,068.54 is: 29,073.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,063.60 : 52,526.68 = 21,068.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,063.60/52,526.68 = 21,068.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,063.60x = 52,526.68 × 21,068.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,063.60x = 1,106,660,458.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,660,458.65/38,063.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,073.98

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