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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,069.18, 52,535.59 and 21,302.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,069.18, 52,535.59 and 21,302.14 is: 29,397.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,069.18 : 52,535.59 = 21,302.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,069.18/52,535.59 = 21,302.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,069.18x = 52,535.59 × 21,302.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,069.18x = 1,119,120,493.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,120,493.16/38,069.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,397.02

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