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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,991.06, 53,807.67 and 21,086.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,991.06, 53,807.67 and 21,086.07 is: 29,098.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,991.06 : 53,807.67 = 21,086.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,991.06/53,807.67 = 21,086.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,991.06x = 53,807.67 × 21,086.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,991.06x = 1,134,592,296.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,592,296.16/38,991.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,098.78

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