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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,977.80, 53,789.36 and 21,072.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,977.80, 53,789.36 and 21,072.80 is: 29,080.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,977.80 : 53,789.36 = 21,072.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,977.80/53,789.36 = 21,072.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,977.80x = 53,789.36 × 21,072.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,977.80x = 1,133,492,156.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,492,156.46/38,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,080.46

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