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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,990.41, 53,806.89 and 21,085.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,990.41, 53,806.89 and 21,085.54 is: 29,098.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,990.41 : 53,806.89 = 21,085.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,990.41/53,806.89 = 21,085.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,990.41x = 53,806.89 × 21,085.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,990.41x = 1,134,547,196.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,547,196.85/38,990.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,098.11

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