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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,439.36, 53,051.04 and 21,672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,439.36, 53,051.04 and 21,672 is: 29,910.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,439.36 : 53,051.04 = 21,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,439.36/53,051.04 = 21,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,439.36x = 53,051.04 × 21,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,439.36x = 1,149,722,138.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,722,138.88/38,439.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,910.02

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