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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,659, 53,349.42 and 21,895.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,659, 53,349.42 and 21,895.24 is: 30,215.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,659 : 53,349.42 = 21,895.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,659/53,349.42 = 21,895.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,659x = 53,349.42 × 21,895.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,659x = 1,168,098,354.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,098,354.76/38,659
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,215.43

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