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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,968.16, 53,776.10 and 21,063.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,968.16, 53,776.10 and 21,063.17 is: 29,067.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,968.16 : 53,776.10 = 21,063.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,968.16/53,776.10 = 21,063.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,968.16x = 53,776.10 × 21,063.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,968.16x = 1,132,695,323.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,695,323.34/38,968.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,067.20

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