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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,127.06, 52,615.32 and 21,360.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,127.06, 52,615.32 and 21,360.06 is: 29,476.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,127.06 : 52,615.32 = 21,360.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,127.06/52,615.32 = 21,360.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,127.06x = 52,615.32 × 21,360.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,127.06x = 1,123,866,392.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,866,392.12/38,127.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,476.87

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