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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,281,863.80, 52,819,889.40 and 21,760,691.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,281,863.80, 52,819,889.40 and 21,760,691.72 is: 30,024,591.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,281,863.80 : 52,819,889.40 = 21,760,691.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,281,863.80/52,819,889.40 = 21,760,691.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,281,863.80x = 52,819,889.40 × 21,760,691.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,281,863.80x = 1,149,397,329,653,796.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,397,329,653,796.25/38,281,863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,024,591.69

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