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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,092.35, 52,559.97 and 21,095.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,092.35, 52,559.97 and 21,095.76 is: 29,108.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,092.35 : 52,559.97 = 21,095.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,092.35/52,559.97 = 21,095.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,092.35x = 52,559.97 × 21,095.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,092.35x = 1,108,792,512.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,792,512.73/38,092.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,108.01

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