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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,987.86, 53,802.96 and 21,992.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,987.86, 53,802.96 and 21,992.23 is: 30,349.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,987.86 : 53,802.96 = 21,992.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,987.86/53,802.96 = 21,992.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,987.86x = 53,802.96 × 21,992.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,987.86x = 1,183,247,071.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,247,071.00/38,987.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,349.12

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