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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,066.76, 52,534.44 and 21,071.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,066.76, 52,534.44 and 21,071.16 is: 29,079.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,066.76 : 52,534.44 = 21,071.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,066.76/52,534.44 = 21,071.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,066.76x = 52,534.44 × 21,071.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,066.76x = 1,106,961,590.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,961,590.75/38,066.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,079.48

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