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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,091.84, 52,559.28 and 21,095.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,091.84, 52,559.28 and 21,095.26 is: 29,107.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,091.84 : 52,559.28 = 21,095.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,091.84/52,559.28 = 21,095.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,091.84x = 52,559.28 × 21,095.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,091.84x = 1,108,751,677.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,751,677.01/38,091.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,107.33

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