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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,089.34, 52,555.83 and 21,092.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,089.34, 52,555.83 and 21,092.76 is: 29,103.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,089.34 : 52,555.83 = 21,092.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,089.34/52,555.83 = 21,092.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,089.34x = 52,555.83 × 21,092.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,089.34x = 1,108,547,570.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,547,570.46/38,089.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,103.88

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