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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,117.80, 52,601.70 and 21,351.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,117.80, 52,601.70 and 21,351.08 is: 29,464.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,117.80 : 52,601.70 = 21,351.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,117.80/52,601.70 = 21,351.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,117.80x = 52,601.70 × 21,351.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,117.80x = 1,123,103,104.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,103,104.84/38,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,464.01

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