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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,609.20, 53,285.72 and 21,619.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,609.20, 53,285.72 and 21,619.91 is: 29,838.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,609.20 : 53,285.72 = 21,619.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,609.20/53,285.72 = 21,619.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,609.20x = 53,285.72 × 21,619.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,609.20x = 1,152,032,362.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,032,362.59/38,609.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,838.29

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