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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,756.76, 53,485.98 and 21,991.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,756.76, 53,485.98 and 21,991.32 is: 30,348.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,756.76 : 53,485.98 = 21,991.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,756.76/53,485.98 = 21,991.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,756.76x = 53,485.98 × 21,991.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,756.76x = 1,176,227,301.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,227,301.69/38,756.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,348.96

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