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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,989.67, 53,805.71 and 21,084.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,989.67, 53,805.71 and 21,084.53 is: 29,096.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,989.67 : 53,805.71 = 21,084.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,989.67/53,805.71 = 21,084.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,989.67x = 53,805.71 × 21,084.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,989.67x = 1,134,467,732.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,467,732.22/38,989.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,096.63

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