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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,465.80, 53,079.78 and 21,701.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,465.80, 53,079.78 and 21,701.80 is: 29,946.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,465.80 : 53,079.78 = 21,701.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,465.80/53,079.78 = 21,701.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,465.80x = 53,079.78 × 21,701.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,465.80x = 1,151,926,769.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,926,769.60/38,465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,946.78

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