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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,989.68, 53,805.63 and 21,084.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,989.68, 53,805.63 and 21,084.63 is: 29,096.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,989.68 : 53,805.63 = 21,084.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,989.68/53,805.63 = 21,084.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,989.68x = 53,805.63 × 21,084.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,989.68x = 1,134,471,800.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,471,800.47/38,989.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,096.72

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