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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,691, 53,393.58 and 21,027

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,691, 53,393.58 and 21,027 is: 29,017.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,691 : 53,393.58 = 21,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,691/53,393.58 = 21,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,691x = 53,393.58 × 21,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,691x = 1,122,706,806.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,706,806.66/38,691
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,017.26

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