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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,672.06, 53,367.44 and 21,905.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,672.06, 53,367.44 and 21,905.06 is: 30,228.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,672.06 : 53,367.44 = 21,905.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,672.06/53,367.44 = 21,905.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,672.06x = 53,367.44 × 21,905.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,672.06x = 1,169,016,975.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,016,975.25/38,672.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,228.98

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