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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,086.93, 52,559.85 and 21,092.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,086.93, 52,559.85 and 21,092.53 is: 29,107.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,086.93 : 52,559.85 = 21,092.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,086.93/52,559.85 = 21,092.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,086.93x = 52,559.85 × 21,092.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,086.93x = 1,108,620,212.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,620,212.92/38,086.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,107.63

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