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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,700.56, 53,407.59 and 21,933.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,700.56, 53,407.59 and 21,933.56 is: 30,268.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,700.56 : 53,407.59 = 21,933.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,700.56/53,407.59 = 21,933.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,700.56x = 53,407.59 × 21,933.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,700.56x = 1,171,418,630.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,418,630.99/38,700.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,268.78

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