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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,103.31, 52,581.99 and 21,107.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,103.31, 52,581.99 and 21,107.50 is: 29,128.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,103.31 : 52,581.99 = 21,107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,103.31/52,581.99 = 21,107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,103.31x = 52,581.99 × 21,107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,103.31x = 1,109,874,301.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,874,301.62/38,103.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,128.03

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