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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,701, 53,407.38 and 21,935.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,701, 53,407.38 and 21,935.08 is: 30,270.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,701 : 53,407.38 = 21,935.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,701/53,407.38 = 21,935.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,701x = 53,407.38 × 21,935.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,701x = 1,171,495,152.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,495,152.89/38,701
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,270.41

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