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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,989.52, 53,804.32 and 21,993.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,989.52, 53,804.32 and 21,993.52 is: 30,350.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,989.52 : 53,804.32 = 21,993.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,989.52/53,804.32 = 21,993.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,989.52x = 53,804.32 × 21,993.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,989.52x = 1,183,346,388.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,346,388.01/38,989.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,350.37

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