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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,069.08, 52,534.58 and 21,073.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,069.08, 52,534.58 and 21,073.34 is: 29,080.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,069.08 : 52,534.58 = 21,073.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,069.08/52,534.58 = 21,073.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,069.08x = 52,534.58 × 21,073.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,069.08x = 1,107,079,092.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,079,092.07/38,069.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,080.80

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