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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,825.67, 53,581.31 and 21,835.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,825.67, 53,581.31 and 21,835.26 is: 30,133.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,825.67 : 53,581.31 = 21,835.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,825.67/53,581.31 = 21,835.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,825.67x = 53,581.31 × 21,835.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,825.67x = 1,169,961,834.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,961,834.99/38,825.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,133.72

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