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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,703.13, 53,410.93 and 21,711.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,703.13, 53,410.93 and 21,711.15 is: 29,961.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,703.13 : 53,410.93 = 21,711.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,703.13/53,410.93 = 21,711.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,703.13x = 53,410.93 × 21,711.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,703.13x = 1,159,612,712.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,612,712.87/38,703.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,961.73

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