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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,388.84, 52,974.40 and 21,157.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,388.84, 52,974.40 and 21,157.78 is: 29,196.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,388.84 : 52,974.40 = 21,157.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,388.84/52,974.40 = 21,157.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,388.84x = 52,974.40 × 21,157.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,388.84x = 1,120,820,435.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,820,435.96/38,388.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,196.52

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