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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,520.52, 53,159.34 and 21,753.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,520.52, 53,159.34 and 21,753.52 is: 30,020.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,520.52 : 53,159.34 = 21,753.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,520.52/53,159.34 = 21,753.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,520.52x = 53,159.34 × 21,753.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,520.52x = 1,156,402,765.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,402,765.88/38,520.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,020.43

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