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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,423, 53,024.55 and 21,656

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,423, 53,024.55 and 21,656 is: 29,885.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,423 : 53,024.55 = 21,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,423/53,024.55 = 21,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,423x = 53,024.55 × 21,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,423x = 1,148,299,654.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,299,654.80/38,423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,885.74

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