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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,111.57, 52,593.96 and 21,344.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,111.57, 52,593.96 and 21,344.57 is: 29,455.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,111.57 : 52,593.96 = 21,344.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,111.57/52,593.96 = 21,344.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,111.57x = 52,593.96 × 21,344.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,111.57x = 1,122,595,091.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,595,091.10/38,111.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,455.50

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