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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,990.06, 53,806.29 and 21,085.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,990.06, 53,806.29 and 21,085.07 is: 29,097.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,990.06 : 53,806.29 = 21,085.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,990.06/53,806.29 = 21,085.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,990.06x = 53,806.29 × 21,085.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,990.06x = 1,134,509,525.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,509,525.61/38,990.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,097.40

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