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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,801, 53,545.38 and 21,137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,801, 53,545.38 and 21,137 is: 29,169.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,801 : 53,545.38 = 21,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,801/53,545.38 = 21,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,801x = 53,545.38 × 21,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,801x = 1,131,788,697.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,788,697.06/38,801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,169.06

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