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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,064.58, 52,529.20 and 21,069.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,064.58, 52,529.20 and 21,069.98 is: 29,076.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,064.58 : 52,529.20 = 21,069.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,064.58/52,529.20 = 21,069.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,064.58x = 52,529.20 × 21,069.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,064.58x = 1,106,789,193.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,789,193.42/38,064.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,076.62

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