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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,988.67, 53,804.37 and 21,083.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,988.67, 53,804.37 and 21,083.68 is: 29,095.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,988.67 : 53,804.37 = 21,083.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,988.67/53,804.37 = 21,083.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,988.67x = 53,804.37 × 21,083.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,988.67x = 1,134,394,119.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,394,119.68/38,988.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,095.48

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