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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,111.06, 52,593.27 and 21,344.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,111.06, 52,593.27 and 21,344.06 is: 29,454.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,111.06 : 52,593.27 = 21,344.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,111.06/52,593.27 = 21,344.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,111.06x = 52,593.27 × 21,344.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,111.06x = 1,122,553,961.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,553,961.92/38,111.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,454.81

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