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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,676.12, 53,371.24 and 21,909.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,676.12, 53,371.24 and 21,909.24 is: 30,233.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,676.12 : 53,371.24 = 21,909.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,676.12/53,371.24 = 21,909.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,676.12x = 53,371.24 × 21,909.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,676.12x = 1,169,323,306.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,323,306.26/38,676.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,233.73

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