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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,926.57, 53,718.67 and 21,021.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,926.57, 53,718.67 and 21,021.57 is: 29,009.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,926.57 : 53,718.67 = 21,021.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,926.57/53,718.67 = 21,021.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,926.57x = 53,718.67 × 21,021.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,926.57x = 1,129,250,830.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,250,830.97/38,926.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,009.77

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