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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,083.47, 52,554.06 and 21,087.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,083.47, 52,554.06 and 21,087.11 is: 29,099.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,083.47 : 52,554.06 = 21,087.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,083.47/52,554.06 = 21,087.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,083.47x = 52,554.06 × 21,087.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,083.47x = 1,108,212,981.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,212,981.40/38,083.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,099.58

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