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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,710.82, 53,421.74 and 21,943.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,710.82, 53,421.74 and 21,943.82 is: 30,282.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,710.82 : 53,421.74 = 21,943.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,710.82/53,421.74 = 21,943.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,710.82x = 53,421.74 × 21,943.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,710.82x = 1,172,277,046.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,277,046.65/38,710.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,282.93

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