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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,521.08, 53,160.12 and 21,524.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,521.08, 53,160.12 and 21,524.58 is: 29,704.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,521.08 : 53,160.12 = 21,524.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,521.08/53,160.12 = 21,524.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,521.08x = 53,160.12 × 21,524.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,521.08x = 1,144,249,255.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,249,255.75/38,521.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,704.50

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