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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,089.94, 52,563.98 and 21,095.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,089.94, 52,563.98 and 21,095.54 is: 29,111.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,089.94 : 52,563.98 = 21,095.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,089.94/52,563.98 = 21,095.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,089.94x = 52,563.98 × 21,095.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,089.94x = 1,108,865,542.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,865,542.65/38,089.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,111.77

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