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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,519.52, 53,157.96 and 21,752.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,519.52, 53,157.96 and 21,752.52 is: 30,019.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,519.52 : 53,157.96 = 21,752.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,519.52/53,157.96 = 21,752.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,519.52x = 53,157.96 × 21,752.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,519.52x = 1,156,319,588.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,319,588.06/38,519.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,019.05

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