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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,554.08, 53,205.92 and 21,788.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,554.08, 53,205.92 and 21,788.16 is: 30,068.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,554.08 : 53,205.92 = 21,788.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,554.08/53,205.92 = 21,788.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,554.08x = 53,205.92 × 21,788.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,554.08x = 1,159,259,097.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,259,097.91/38,554.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,068.39

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