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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,737.89, 53,458.26 and 21,970.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,737.89, 53,458.26 and 21,970.89 is: 30,319.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,737.89 : 53,458.26 = 21,970.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,737.89/53,458.26 = 21,970.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,737.89x = 53,458.26 × 21,970.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,737.89x = 1,174,525,550.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,525,550.05/38,737.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,319.81

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