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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,975.74, 53,786.56 and 21,070.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,975.74, 53,786.56 and 21,070.74 is: 29,077.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,975.74 : 53,786.56 = 21,070.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,975.74/53,786.56 = 21,070.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,975.74x = 53,786.56 × 21,070.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,975.74x = 1,133,322,621.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,322,621.25/38,975.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,077.64

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