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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,091.24, 52,567.89 and 21,097.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,091.24, 52,567.89 and 21,097.34 is: 29,115.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,091.24 : 52,567.89 = 21,097.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,091.24/52,567.89 = 21,097.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,091.24x = 52,567.89 × 21,097.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,091.24x = 1,109,042,355.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,042,355.74/38,091.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,115.42

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