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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,095.41, 52,570.50 and 21,098.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,095.41, 52,570.50 and 21,098.98 is: 29,115.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,095.41 : 52,570.50 = 21,098.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,095.41/52,570.50 = 21,098.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,095.41x = 52,570.50 × 21,098.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,095.41x = 1,109,183,665.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,183,665.24/38,095.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,115.94

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