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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,926.64, 53,707.66 and 21,924.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,926.64, 53,707.66 and 21,924.95 is: 30,250.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,926.64 : 53,707.66 = 21,924.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,926.64/53,707.66 = 21,924.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,926.64x = 53,707.66 × 21,924.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,926.64x = 1,177,537,436.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,537,436.77/38,926.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,250.17

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