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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,098.94, 52,571.55 and 21,966.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,098.94, 52,571.55 and 21,966.85 is: 30,311.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,098.94 : 52,571.55 = 21,966.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,098.94/52,571.55 = 21,966.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,098.94x = 52,571.55 × 21,966.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,098.94x = 1,154,831,294.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,831,294.61/38,098.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,311.38

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