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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,968.31, 53,776.22 and 21,063.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,968.31, 53,776.22 and 21,063.31 is: 29,067.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,968.31 : 53,776.22 = 21,063.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,968.31/53,776.22 = 21,063.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,968.31x = 53,776.22 × 21,063.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,968.31x = 1,132,705,110.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,705,110.71/38,968.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,067.34

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