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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,991.41, 53,808.27 and 21,086.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,991.41, 53,808.27 and 21,086.54 is: 29,099.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,991.41 : 53,808.27 = 21,086.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,991.41/53,808.27 = 21,086.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,991.41x = 53,808.27 × 21,086.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,991.41x = 1,134,630,237.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,630,237.69/38,991.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,099.49

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