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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,926.52, 53,707.49 and 21,924.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,926.52, 53,707.49 and 21,924.83 is: 30,250.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,926.52 : 53,707.49 = 21,924.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,926.52/53,707.49 = 21,924.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,926.52x = 53,707.49 × 21,924.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,926.52x = 1,177,527,587.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,527,587.98/38,926.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,250.01

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