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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,069.80, 52,534.62 and 21,074.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,069.80, 52,534.62 and 21,074.68 is: 29,082.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,069.80 : 52,534.62 = 21,074.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,069.80/52,534.62 = 21,074.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,069.80x = 52,534.62 × 21,074.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,069.80x = 1,107,150,305.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,150,305.42/38,069.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,082.12

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