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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,674.08, 53,366.92 and 21,447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,674.08, 53,366.92 and 21,447 is: 29,595.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,674.08 : 53,366.92 = 21,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,674.08/53,366.92 = 21,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,674.08x = 53,366.92 × 21,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,674.08x = 1,144,560,279.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,560,279.62/38,674.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,595.02

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