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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,601.76, 53,272.92 and 21,607.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,601.76, 53,272.92 and 21,607.96 is: 29,820.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,601.76 : 53,272.92 = 21,607.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,601.76/53,272.92 = 21,607.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,601.76x = 53,272.92 × 21,607.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,601.76x = 1,151,119,124.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,119,124.44/38,601.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,820.38

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