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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,663.70, 53,355.69 and 21,895.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,663.70, 53,355.69 and 21,895.62 is: 30,215.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,663.70 : 53,355.69 = 21,895.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,663.70/53,355.69 = 21,895.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,663.70x = 53,355.69 × 21,895.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,663.70x = 1,168,255,913.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,255,913.08/38,663.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,215.83

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