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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,317.77, 52,878.02 and 21,550.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,317.77, 52,878.02 and 21,550.77 is: 29,739.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,317.77 : 52,878.02 = 21,550.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,317.77/52,878.02 = 21,550.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,317.77x = 52,878.02 × 21,550.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,317.77x = 1,139,561,939.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,561,939.32/38,317.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,739.78

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