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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,087.93, 52,561.23 and 21,093.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,087.93, 52,561.23 and 21,093.53 is: 29,109.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,087.93 : 52,561.23 = 21,093.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,087.93/52,561.23 = 21,093.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,087.93x = 52,561.23 × 21,093.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,087.93x = 1,108,701,881.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,701,881.84/38,087.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,109.01

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