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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,091.26, 52,566.09 and 21,095.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,091.26, 52,566.09 and 21,095.13 is: 29,111.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,091.26 : 52,566.09 = 21,095.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,091.26/52,566.09 = 21,095.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,091.26x = 52,566.09 × 21,095.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,091.26x = 1,108,888,738.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,888,738.82/38,091.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,111.37

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