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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,756.70, 53,483.67 and 21,989.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,756.70, 53,483.67 and 21,989.34 is: 30,344.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,756.70 : 53,483.67 = 21,989.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,756.70/53,483.67 = 21,989.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,756.70x = 53,483.67 × 21,989.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,756.70x = 1,176,070,604.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,070,604.08/38,756.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,344.96

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