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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,641.68, 53,327.50 and 21,644.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,641.68, 53,327.50 and 21,644.90 is: 29,871.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,641.68 : 53,327.50 = 21,644.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,641.68/53,327.50 = 21,644.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,641.68x = 53,327.50 × 21,644.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,641.68x = 1,154,268,404.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,268,404.75/38,641.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,871.07

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