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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,090.13, 52,564.59 and 21,094.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,090.13, 52,564.59 and 21,094.92 is: 29,111.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,090.13 : 52,564.59 = 21,094.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,090.13/52,564.59 = 21,094.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,090.13x = 52,564.59 × 21,094.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,090.13x = 1,108,845,820.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,845,820.88/38,090.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,111.11

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