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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,989.89, 53,805.92 and 21,084.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,989.89, 53,805.92 and 21,084.89 is: 29,097.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,989.89 : 53,805.92 = 21,084.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,989.89/53,805.92 = 21,084.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,989.89x = 53,805.92 × 21,084.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,989.89x = 1,134,491,530.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,491,530.09/38,989.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,097.07

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