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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,626, 53,308.96 and 21,859.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,626, 53,308.96 and 21,859.04 is: 30,168.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,626 : 53,308.96 = 21,859.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,626/53,308.96 = 21,859.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,626x = 53,308.96 × 21,859.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,626x = 1,165,282,689.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,282,689.00/38,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,168.35

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