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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,444.06, 53,052.81 and 21,677.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,444.06, 53,052.81 and 21,677.06 is: 29,914.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,444.06 : 53,052.81 = 21,677.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,444.06/53,052.81 = 21,677.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,444.06x = 53,052.81 × 21,677.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,444.06x = 1,150,028,945.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,028,945.54/38,444.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,914.35

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