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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,787.91, 53,524.15 and 21,791.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,787.91, 53,524.15 and 21,791.23 is: 30,070.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,787.91 : 53,524.15 = 21,791.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,787.91/53,524.15 = 21,791.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,787.91x = 53,524.15 × 21,791.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,787.91x = 1,166,357,063.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,357,063.20/38,787.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,070.12

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