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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,688.76, 53,390.46 and 21,921.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,688.76, 53,390.46 and 21,921.76 is: 30,252.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,688.76 : 53,390.46 = 21,921.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,688.76/53,390.46 = 21,921.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,688.76x = 53,390.46 × 21,921.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,688.76x = 1,170,412,850.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,412,850.41/38,688.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,252.01

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