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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,969.22, 53,777.51 and 21,064.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,969.22, 53,777.51 and 21,064.21 is: 29,068.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,969.22 : 53,777.51 = 21,064.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,969.22/53,777.51 = 21,064.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,969.22x = 53,777.51 × 21,064.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,969.22x = 1,132,780,658.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,780,658.60/38,969.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,068.60

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