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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,719.04, 53,432.44 and 21,952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,719.04, 53,432.44 and 21,952 is: 30,293.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,719.04 : 53,432.44 = 21,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,719.04/53,432.44 = 21,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,719.04x = 53,432.44 × 21,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,719.04x = 1,172,948,922.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,948,922.88/38,719.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,293.85

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