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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,871.36, 53,636.94 and 21,873.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,871.36, 53,636.94 and 21,873.24 is: 30,181.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,871.36 : 53,636.94 = 21,873.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,871.36/53,636.94 = 21,873.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,871.36x = 53,636.94 × 21,873.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,871.36x = 1,173,213,661.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,213,661.49/38,871.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,181.96

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