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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,638.59, 53,321.94 and 21,642.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,638.59, 53,321.94 and 21,642.69 is: 29,867.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,638.59 : 53,321.94 = 21,642.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,638.59/53,321.94 = 21,642.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,638.59x = 53,321.94 × 21,642.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,638.59x = 1,154,030,217.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,030,217.62/38,638.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,867.30

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