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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,085.12, 52,554.96 and 21,314.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,085.12, 52,554.96 and 21,314.88 is: 29,413.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,085.12 : 52,554.96 = 21,314.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,085.12/52,554.96 = 21,314.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,085.12x = 52,554.96 × 21,314.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,085.12x = 1,120,202,665.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,202,665.80/38,085.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,413.13

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