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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,612, 53,284.20 and 21,845

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,612, 53,284.20 and 21,845 is: 30,145.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,612 : 53,284.20 = 21,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,612/53,284.20 = 21,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,612x = 53,284.20 × 21,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,612x = 1,163,993,349
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,993,349/38,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,145.90

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