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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,989.23, 53,805.07 and 21,993.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,989.23, 53,805.07 and 21,993.42 is: 30,350.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,989.23 : 53,805.07 = 21,993.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,989.23/53,805.07 = 21,993.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,989.23x = 53,805.07 × 21,993.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,989.23x = 1,183,357,502.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,357,502.64/38,989.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,350.88

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