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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,376.63, 52,958.58 and 21,380.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,376.63, 52,958.58 and 21,380.87 is: 29,504.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,376.63 : 52,958.58 = 21,380.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,376.63/52,958.58 = 21,380.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,376.63x = 52,958.58 × 21,380.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,376.63x = 1,132,300,249.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,300,249.57/38,376.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,504.94

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