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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,327.82, 52,892.82 and 21,560.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,327.82, 52,892.82 and 21,560.82 is: 29,754.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,327.82 : 52,892.82 = 21,560.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,327.82/52,892.82 = 21,560.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,327.82x = 52,892.82 × 21,560.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,327.82x = 1,140,412,571.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,412,571.31/38,327.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,754.17

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