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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,511, 53,145.18 and 21,745.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,511, 53,145.18 and 21,745.08 is: 30,008.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,511 : 53,145.18 = 21,745.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,511/53,145.18 = 21,745.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,511x = 53,145.18 × 21,745.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,511x = 1,155,646,190.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,646,190.71/38,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,008.21

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