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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,076.57, 52,545.66 and 21,309.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,076.57, 52,545.66 and 21,309.57 is: 29,407.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,076.57 : 52,545.66 = 21,309.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,076.57/52,545.66 = 21,309.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,076.57x = 52,545.66 × 21,309.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,076.57x = 1,119,725,419.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,725,419.97/38,076.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,407.20

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