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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,979.27, 53,791.39 and 21,074.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,979.27, 53,791.39 and 21,074.27 is: 29,082.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,979.27 : 53,791.39 = 21,074.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,979.27/53,791.39 = 21,074.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,979.27x = 53,791.39 × 21,074.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,979.27x = 1,133,614,336.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,614,336.50/38,979.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,082.49

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