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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,095.13, 52,569.73 and 21,098.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,095.13, 52,569.73 and 21,098.36 is: 29,114.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,095.13 : 52,569.73 = 21,098.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,095.13/52,569.73 = 21,098.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,095.13x = 52,569.73 × 21,098.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,095.13x = 1,109,135,127.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,135,127.76/38,095.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,114.88

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