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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,101.76, 52,579.20 and 21,106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,101.76, 52,579.20 and 21,106.72 is: 29,126.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,101.76 : 52,579.20 = 21,106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,101.76/52,579.20 = 21,106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,101.76x = 52,579.20 × 21,106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,101.76x = 1,109,774,452.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,774,452.22/38,101.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,126.59

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