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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,328.78, 52,901.06 and 21,561.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,328.78, 52,901.06 and 21,561.78 is: 29,759.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,328.78 : 52,901.06 = 21,561.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,328.78/52,901.06 = 21,561.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,328.78x = 52,901.06 × 21,561.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,328.78x = 1,140,641,017.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,641,017.49/38,328.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,759.39

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