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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,650.62, 53,334.27 and 21,883.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,650.62, 53,334.27 and 21,883.62 is: 30,197.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,650.62 : 53,334.27 = 21,883.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,650.62/53,334.27 = 21,883.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,650.62x = 53,334.27 × 21,883.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,650.62x = 1,167,146,897.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,146,897.66/38,650.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,197.37

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