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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,621.95, 53,297.87 and 21,626.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,621.95, 53,297.87 and 21,626.35 is: 29,844.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,621.95 : 53,297.87 = 21,626.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,621.95/53,297.87 = 21,626.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,621.95x = 53,297.87 × 21,626.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,621.95x = 1,152,638,390.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,638,390.87/38,621.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,844.13

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