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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,827.66, 53,575.62 and 21,829.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,827.66, 53,575.62 and 21,829.66 is: 30,121.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,827.66 : 53,575.62 = 21,829.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,827.66/53,575.62 = 21,829.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,827.66x = 53,575.62 × 21,829.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,827.66x = 1,169,537,568.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,537,568.89/38,827.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,121.25

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