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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,973.17, 53,782.64 and 21,068.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,973.17, 53,782.64 and 21,068.02 is: 29,073.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,973.17 : 53,782.64 = 21,068.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,973.17/53,782.64 = 21,068.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,973.17x = 53,782.64 × 21,068.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,973.17x = 1,133,093,495.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,093,495.38/38,973.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,073.68

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