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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,955.30, 53,745.42 and 21,957.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,955.30, 53,745.42 and 21,957.45 is: 30,294.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,955.30 : 53,745.42 = 21,957.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,955.30/53,745.42 = 21,957.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,955.30x = 53,745.42 × 21,957.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,955.30x = 1,180,112,372.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,112,372.38/38,955.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,294.01

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