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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,429.16, 53,034.68 and 21,663.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,429.16, 53,034.68 and 21,663.24 is: 29,896.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,429.16 : 53,034.68 = 21,663.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,429.16/53,034.68 = 21,663.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,429.16x = 53,034.68 × 21,663.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,429.16x = 1,148,903,001.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,903,001.16/38,429.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,896.65

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