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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,109.87, 52,598.97 and 21,987.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,109.87, 52,598.97 and 21,987.59 is: 30,347.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,109.87 : 52,598.97 = 21,987.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,109.87/52,598.97 = 21,987.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,109.87x = 52,598.97 × 21,987.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,109.87x = 1,156,524,213.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,524,213.85/38,109.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,347.11

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