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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,907.83, 53,694.08 and 21,912.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,907.83, 53,694.08 and 21,912.38 is: 30,239.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,907.83 : 53,694.08 = 21,912.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,907.83/53,694.08 = 21,912.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,907.83x = 53,694.08 × 21,912.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,907.83x = 1,176,564,706.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,564,706.68/38,907.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,239.80

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