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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,425.19, 53,027.17 and 21,658.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,425.19, 53,027.17 and 21,658.19 is: 29,888.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,425.19 : 53,027.17 = 21,658.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,425.19/53,027.17 = 21,658.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,425.19x = 53,027.17 × 21,658.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,425.19x = 1,148,472,523.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,472,523.02/38,425.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,888.53

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