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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,977.95, 53,789.58 and 21,072.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,977.95, 53,789.58 and 21,072.96 is: 29,080.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,977.95 : 53,789.58 = 21,072.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,977.95/53,789.58 = 21,072.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,977.95x = 53,789.58 × 21,072.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,977.95x = 1,133,505,425.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,505,425.15/38,977.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,080.68

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