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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,969.81, 53,778.29 and 21,064.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,969.81, 53,778.29 and 21,064.82 is: 29,069.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,969.81 : 53,778.29 = 21,064.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,969.81/53,778.29 = 21,064.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,969.81x = 53,778.29 × 21,064.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,969.81x = 1,132,829,624.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,829,624.54/38,969.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,069.42

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