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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,977.96, 53,789.59 and 21,072.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,977.96, 53,789.59 and 21,072.97 is: 29,080.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,977.96 : 53,789.59 = 21,072.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,977.96/53,789.59 = 21,072.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,977.96x = 53,789.59 × 21,072.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,977.96x = 1,133,506,251.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,506,251.84/38,977.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,080.70

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