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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,475, 53,095.50 and 21,707.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,475, 53,095.50 and 21,707.64 is: 29,956.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,475 : 53,095.50 = 21,707.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,475/53,095.50 = 21,707.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,475x = 53,095.50 × 21,707.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,475x = 1,152,577,999.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,577,999.62/38,475
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,956.54

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