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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,515.76, 53,151.76 and 21,748.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,515.76, 53,151.76 and 21,748.72 is: 30,013.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,515.76 : 53,151.76 = 21,748.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,515.76/53,151.76 = 21,748.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,515.76x = 53,151.76 × 21,748.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,515.76x = 1,155,982,745.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,982,745.75/38,515.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,013.24

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