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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,110, 52,591.80 and 21,343

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,110, 52,591.80 and 21,343 is: 29,453.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,110 : 52,591.80 = 21,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,110/52,591.80 = 21,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,110x = 52,591.80 × 21,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,110x = 1,122,466,787.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,466,787.40/38,110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,453.34

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