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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,094.16, 52,566.60 and 21,098.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,094.16, 52,566.60 and 21,098.02 is: 29,113.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,094.16 : 52,566.60 = 21,098.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,094.16/52,566.60 = 21,098.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,094.16x = 52,566.60 × 21,098.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,094.16x = 1,109,051,178.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,051,178.13/38,094.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,113.42

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