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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,674.56, 53,369.25 and 21,907.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,674.56, 53,369.25 and 21,907.56 is: 30,231.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,674.56 : 53,369.25 = 21,907.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,674.56/53,369.25 = 21,907.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,674.56x = 53,369.25 × 21,907.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,674.56x = 1,169,190,046.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,190,046.53/38,674.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,231.50

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