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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,977.29, 53,788.67 and 21,072.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,977.29, 53,788.67 and 21,072.29 is: 29,079.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,977.29 : 53,788.67 = 21,072.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,977.29/53,788.67 = 21,072.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,977.29x = 53,788.67 × 21,072.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,977.29x = 1,133,450,611.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,450,611.51/38,977.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,079.77

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