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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,970.81, 53,779.66 and 21,065.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,970.81, 53,779.66 and 21,065.82 is: 29,070.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,970.81 : 53,779.66 = 21,065.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,970.81/53,779.66 = 21,065.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,970.81x = 53,779.66 × 21,065.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,970.81x = 1,132,912,637.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,912,637.22/38,970.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,070.80

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