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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,095.82, 52,569.60 and 21,098.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,095.82, 52,569.60 and 21,098.84 is: 29,114.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,095.82 : 52,569.60 = 21,098.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,095.82/52,569.60 = 21,098.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,095.82x = 52,569.60 × 21,098.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,095.82x = 1,109,157,579.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,157,579.26/38,095.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,114.94

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