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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,091.13, 52,565.97 and 21,095.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,091.13, 52,565.97 and 21,095.92 is: 29,112.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,091.13 : 52,565.97 = 21,095.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,091.13/52,565.97 = 21,095.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,091.13x = 52,565.97 × 21,095.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,091.13x = 1,108,927,497.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,927,497.84/38,091.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,112.49

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