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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,098.77, 52,573.99 and 21,102.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,098.77, 52,573.99 and 21,102.03 is: 29,119.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,098.77 : 52,573.99 = 21,102.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,098.77/52,573.99 = 21,102.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,098.77x = 52,573.99 × 21,102.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,098.77x = 1,109,417,582.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,417,582.90/38,098.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,119.51

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