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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,090.84, 52,557.90 and 21,094.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,090.84, 52,557.90 and 21,094.26 is: 29,105.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,090.84 : 52,557.90 = 21,094.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,090.84/52,557.90 = 21,094.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,090.84x = 52,557.90 × 21,094.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,090.84x = 1,108,670,007.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,670,007.65/38,090.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,105.95

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