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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,924.63, 53,704.88 and 21,922.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,924.63, 53,704.88 and 21,922.93 is: 30,247.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,924.63 : 53,704.88 = 21,922.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,924.63/53,704.88 = 21,922.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,924.63x = 53,704.88 × 21,922.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,924.63x = 1,177,368,245.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,368,245.44/38,924.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,247.38

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