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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,107, 52,588.74 and 21,341.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,107, 52,588.74 and 21,341.08 is: 29,451.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,107 : 52,588.74 = 21,341.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,107/52,588.74 = 21,341.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,107x = 52,588.74 × 21,341.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,107x = 1,122,300,507.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,300,507.44/38,107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,451.30

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