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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,461.14, 53,076.35 and 21,694.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,461.14, 53,076.35 and 21,694.14 is: 29,937.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,461.14 : 53,076.35 = 21,694.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,461.14/53,076.35 = 21,694.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,461.14x = 53,076.35 × 21,694.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,461.14x = 1,151,445,659.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,445,659.12/38,461.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,937.90

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