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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,644.13, 53,330.08 and 21,648.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,644.13, 53,330.08 and 21,648.33 is: 29,875.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,644.13 : 53,330.08 = 21,648.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,644.13/53,330.08 = 21,648.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,644.13x = 53,330.08 × 21,648.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,644.13x = 1,154,507,170.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,507,170.77/38,644.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,875.36

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