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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,083.11, 52,554.72 and 21,316.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,083.11, 52,554.72 and 21,316.11 is: 29,416.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,083.11 : 52,554.72 = 21,316.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,083.11/52,554.72 = 21,316.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,083.11x = 52,554.72 × 21,316.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,083.11x = 1,120,262,192.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,262,192.54/38,083.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,416.25

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