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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,744.83, 53,463.34 and 21,745.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,744.83, 53,463.34 and 21,745.36 is: 30,006.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,744.83 : 53,463.34 = 21,745.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,744.83/53,463.34 = 21,745.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,744.83x = 53,463.34 × 21,745.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,744.83x = 1,162,579,575.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,579,575.10/38,744.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,006.06

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