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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,094.54, 52,569.72 and 21,099.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,094.54, 52,569.72 and 21,099.93 is: 29,117.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,094.54 : 52,569.72 = 21,099.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,094.54/52,569.72 = 21,099.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,094.54x = 52,569.72 × 21,099.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,094.54x = 1,109,217,412.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,217,412.12/38,094.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,117.49

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