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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,668.62, 53,360.91 and 21,901.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,668.62, 53,360.91 and 21,901.74 is: 30,223.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,668.62 : 53,360.91 = 21,901.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,668.62/53,360.91 = 21,901.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,668.62x = 53,360.91 × 21,901.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,668.62x = 1,168,696,776.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,696,776.98/38,668.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,223.39

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