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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,440.71, 53,048.13 and 21,673.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,440.71, 53,048.13 and 21,673.71 is: 29,909.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,440.71 : 53,048.13 = 21,673.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,440.71/53,048.13 = 21,673.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,440.71x = 53,048.13 × 21,673.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,440.71x = 1,149,749,785.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,749,785.66/38,440.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,909.69

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