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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,635.81, 53,313.83 and 21,868.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,635.81, 53,313.83 and 21,868.81 is: 30,176.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,635.81 : 53,313.83 = 21,868.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,635.81/53,313.83 = 21,868.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,635.81x = 53,313.83 × 21,868.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,635.81x = 1,165,909,858.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,909,858.02/38,635.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,176.92

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