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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,690.50, 53,392.89 and 21,026.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,690.50, 53,392.89 and 21,026.50 is: 29,016.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,690.50 : 53,392.89 = 21,026.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,690.50/53,392.89 = 21,026.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,690.50x = 53,392.89 × 21,026.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,690.50x = 1,122,665,601.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,665,601.59/38,690.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,016.57

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