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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,083.16, 52,557.36 and 21,088.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,083.16, 52,557.36 and 21,088.10 is: 29,103.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,083.16 : 52,557.36 = 21,088.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,083.16/52,557.36 = 21,088.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,083.16x = 52,557.36 × 21,088.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,083.16x = 1,108,334,863.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,334,863.42/38,083.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,103.02

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