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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,088.63, 52,562.52 and 21,093.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,088.63, 52,562.52 and 21,093.41 is: 29,109.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,088.63 : 52,562.52 = 21,093.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,088.63/52,562.52 = 21,093.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,088.63x = 52,562.52 × 21,093.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,088.63x = 1,108,722,916.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,722,916.40/38,088.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,109.03

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