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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,431.08, 53,037.46 and 21,664.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,431.08, 53,037.46 and 21,664.04 is: 29,897.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,431.08 : 53,037.46 = 21,664.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,431.08/53,037.46 = 21,664.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,431.08x = 53,037.46 × 21,664.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,431.08x = 1,149,005,654.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,005,654.94/38,431.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,897.82

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