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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,691.08, 53,392.58 and 21,924.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,691.08, 53,392.58 and 21,924.04 is: 30,254.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,691.08 : 53,392.58 = 21,924.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,691.08/53,392.58 = 21,924.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,691.08x = 53,392.58 × 21,924.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,691.08x = 1,170,581,059.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,581,059.62/38,691.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,254.55

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