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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,377.13, 52,960.84 and 21,610.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,377.13, 52,960.84 and 21,610.13 is: 29,822.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,377.13 : 52,960.84 = 21,610.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,377.13/52,960.84 = 21,610.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,377.13x = 52,960.84 × 21,610.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,377.13x = 1,144,490,318.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,490,318.48/38,377.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,822.20

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