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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,348.60, 52,920.96 and 21,581.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,348.60, 52,920.96 and 21,581.60 is: 29,782.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,348.60 : 52,920.96 = 21,581.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,348.60/52,920.96 = 21,581.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,348.60x = 52,920.96 × 21,581.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,348.60x = 1,142,118,990.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,118,990.34/38,348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,782.55

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