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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,086.88, 52,558.56 and 21,091.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,086.88, 52,558.56 and 21,091.86 is: 29,106.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,086.88 : 52,558.56 = 21,091.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,086.88/52,558.56 = 21,091.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,086.88x = 52,558.56 × 21,091.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,086.88x = 1,108,557,789.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,557,789.32/38,086.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,106.03

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