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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,710, 53,420.88 and 21,944.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,710, 53,420.88 and 21,944.08 is: 30,283.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,710 : 53,420.88 = 21,944.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,710/53,420.88 = 21,944.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,710x = 53,420.88 × 21,944.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,710x = 1,172,272,064.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,272,064.39/38,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,283.44

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