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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,430.04, 53,032.98 and 21,663.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,430.04, 53,032.98 and 21,663.04 is: 29,894.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,430.04 : 53,032.98 = 21,663.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,430.04/53,032.98 = 21,663.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,430.04x = 53,032.98 × 21,663.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,430.04x = 1,148,855,567.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,855,567.06/38,430.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,894.73

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