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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,972.80, 53,782.12 and 21,067.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,972.80, 53,782.12 and 21,067.64 is: 29,073.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,972.80 : 53,782.12 = 21,067.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,972.80/53,782.12 = 21,067.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,972.80x = 53,782.12 × 21,067.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,972.80x = 1,133,062,424.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,062,424.38/38,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,073.16

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