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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,114.06, 52,597.40 and 21,347.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,114.06, 52,597.40 and 21,347.06 is: 29,458.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,114.06 : 52,597.40 = 21,347.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,114.06/52,597.40 = 21,347.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,114.06x = 52,597.40 × 21,347.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,114.06x = 1,122,799,853.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,799,853.64/38,114.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,458.94

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