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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,962.09, 53,764.98 and 21,966.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,962.09, 53,764.98 and 21,966.94 is: 30,312.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,962.09 : 53,764.98 = 21,966.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,962.09/53,764.98 = 21,966.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,962.09x = 53,764.98 × 21,966.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,962.09x = 1,181,051,820.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,051,820.94/38,962.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,312.85

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