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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,295.05, 52,846.86 and 21,067.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,295.05, 52,846.86 and 21,067.04 is: 29,072.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,295.05 : 52,846.86 = 21,067.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,295.05/52,846.86 = 21,067.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,295.05x = 52,846.86 × 21,067.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,295.05x = 1,113,326,649.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,326,649.26/38,295.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,072.34

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