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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,952.50, 53,753.31 and 21,957.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,952.50, 53,753.31 and 21,957.74 is: 30,301.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,952.50 : 53,753.31 = 21,957.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,952.50/53,753.31 = 21,957.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,952.50x = 53,753.31 × 21,957.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,952.50x = 1,180,301,205.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,301,205.12/38,952.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,301.04

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