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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,090.09, 52,556.87 and 21,093.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,090.09, 52,556.87 and 21,093.51 is: 29,104.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,090.09 : 52,556.87 = 21,093.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,090.09/52,556.87 = 21,093.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,090.09x = 52,556.87 × 21,093.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,090.09x = 1,108,608,757.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,608,757.45/38,090.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,104.91

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