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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,121.96, 52,603.38 and 21,354.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,121.96, 52,603.38 and 21,354.96 is: 29,467.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,121.96 : 52,603.38 = 21,354.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,121.96/52,603.38 = 21,354.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,121.96x = 52,603.38 × 21,354.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,121.96x = 1,123,343,075.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,343,075.76/38,121.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,467.09

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