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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,104.82, 52,584.06 and 21,109.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,104.82, 52,584.06 and 21,109.01 is: 29,130.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,104.82 : 52,584.06 = 21,109.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,104.82/52,584.06 = 21,109.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,104.82x = 52,584.06 × 21,109.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,104.82x = 1,109,997,185.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,997,185.46/38,104.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,130.10

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