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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,097.16, 52,573.32 and 21,101.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,097.16, 52,573.32 and 21,101.54 is: 29,119.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,097.16 : 52,573.32 = 21,101.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,097.16/52,573.32 = 21,101.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,097.16x = 52,573.32 × 21,101.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,097.16x = 1,109,378,014.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,378,014.91/38,097.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,119.70

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