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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,398.59, 52,993.94 and 21,405.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,398.59, 52,993.94 and 21,405.60 is: 29,541.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,398.59 : 52,993.94 = 21,405.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,398.59/52,993.94 = 21,405.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,398.59x = 52,993.94 × 21,405.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,398.59x = 1,134,366,975.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,366,975.04/38,398.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,541.89

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