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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,095.67, 52,570.19 and 21,098.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,095.67, 52,570.19 and 21,098.76 is: 29,115.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,095.67 : 52,570.19 = 21,098.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,095.67/52,570.19 = 21,098.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,095.67x = 52,570.19 × 21,098.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,095.67x = 1,109,165,716.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,165,716.47/38,095.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,115.27

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