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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,095.56, 52,573.59 and 21,328.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,095.56, 52,573.59 and 21,328.56 is: 29,434.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,095.56 : 52,573.59 = 21,328.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,095.56/52,573.59 = 21,328.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,095.56x = 52,573.59 × 21,328.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,095.56x = 1,121,318,968.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,318,968.73/38,095.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,434.37

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