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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,078.16, 52,550.28 and 21,316.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,078.16, 52,550.28 and 21,316.56 is: 29,418.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,078.16 : 52,550.28 = 21,316.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,078.16/52,550.28 = 21,316.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,078.16x = 52,550.28 × 21,316.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,078.16x = 1,120,191,196.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,191,196.64/38,078.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,418.21

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