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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,994, 53,807.79 and 21,996.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,994, 53,807.79 and 21,996.69 is: 30,353.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,994 : 53,807.79 = 21,996.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,994/53,807.79 = 21,996.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,994x = 53,807.79 × 21,996.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,994x = 1,183,593,276.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,593,276.22/38,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,353.22

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