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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,949.17, 53,749.88 and 21,044.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,949.17, 53,749.88 and 21,044.17 is: 29,040.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,949.17 : 53,749.88 = 21,044.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,949.17/53,749.88 = 21,044.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,949.17x = 53,749.88 × 21,044.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,949.17x = 1,131,121,506.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,121,506.98/38,949.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,040.97

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