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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,082.15, 52,552.94 and 21,086.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,082.15, 52,552.94 and 21,086.73 is: 29,099.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,082.15 : 52,552.94 = 21,086.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,082.15/52,552.94 = 21,086.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,082.15x = 52,552.94 × 21,086.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,082.15x = 1,108,169,551.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,169,551.05/38,082.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,099.45

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