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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,315.79, 52,876.26 and 21,548.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,315.79, 52,876.26 and 21,548.79 is: 29,737.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,315.79 : 52,876.26 = 21,548.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,315.79/52,876.26 = 21,548.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,315.79x = 52,876.26 × 21,548.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,315.79x = 1,139,419,422.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,419,422.73/38,315.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,737.59

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