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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,637.39, 53,315.17 and 21,639.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,637.39, 53,315.17 and 21,639.27 is: 29,859.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,637.39 : 53,315.17 = 21,639.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,637.39/53,315.17 = 21,639.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,637.39x = 53,315.17 × 21,639.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,637.39x = 1,153,701,358.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,701,358.73/38,637.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,859.71

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