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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,613, 53,285.58 and 21,846

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,613, 53,285.58 and 21,846 is: 30,147.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,613 : 53,285.58 = 21,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,613/53,285.58 = 21,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,613x = 53,285.58 × 21,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,613x = 1,164,076,780.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,076,780.68/38,613
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,147.28

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