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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,946.46, 53,744.85 and 21,949.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,946.46, 53,744.85 and 21,949.37 is: 30,289.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,946.46 : 53,744.85 = 21,949.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,946.46/53,744.85 = 21,949.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,946.46x = 53,744.85 × 21,949.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,946.46x = 1,179,665,598.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,665,598.24/38,946.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,289.42

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