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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,095.38, 52,571.57 and 21,328.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,095.38, 52,571.57 and 21,328.38 is: 29,433.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,095.38 : 52,571.57 = 21,328.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,095.38/52,571.57 = 21,328.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,095.38x = 52,571.57 × 21,328.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,095.38x = 1,121,266,315.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,266,315.51/38,095.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,433.13

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