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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,377.04, 52,965.16 and 21,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,377.04, 52,965.16 and 21,610 is: 29,824.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,377.04 : 52,965.16 = 21,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,377.04/52,965.16 = 21,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,377.04x = 52,965.16 × 21,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,377.04x = 1,144,577,107.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,577,107.60/38,377.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,824.53

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