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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,976.78, 53,787.80 and 21,071.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,976.78, 53,787.80 and 21,071.78 is: 29,078.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,976.78 : 53,787.80 = 21,071.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,976.78/53,787.80 = 21,071.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,976.78x = 53,787.80 × 21,071.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,976.78x = 1,133,404,313.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,404,313.99/38,976.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,078.96

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