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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,962.62, 53,767.70 and 21,966.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,962.62, 53,767.70 and 21,966.59 is: 30,313.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,962.62 : 53,767.70 = 21,966.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,962.62/53,767.70 = 21,966.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,962.62x = 53,767.70 × 21,966.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,962.62x = 1,181,093,128.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,093,128.10/38,962.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,313.49

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