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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,095.16, 52,570.56 and 21,099.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,095.16, 52,570.56 and 21,099.54 is: 29,116.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,095.16 : 52,570.56 = 21,099.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,095.16/52,570.56 = 21,099.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,095.16x = 52,570.56 × 21,099.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,095.16x = 1,109,214,661.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,214,661.21/38,095.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,116.95

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