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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,974.55, 53,784.86 and 21,069.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,974.55, 53,784.86 and 21,069.56 is: 29,075.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,974.55 : 53,784.86 = 21,069.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,974.55/53,784.86 = 21,069.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,974.55x = 53,784.86 × 21,069.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,974.55x = 1,133,223,363.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,223,363.98/38,974.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,075.99

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