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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,996.64, 53,817.82 and 21,994.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,996.64, 53,817.82 and 21,994.68 is: 30,354.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,996.64 : 53,817.82 = 21,994.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,996.64/53,817.82 = 21,994.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,996.64x = 53,817.82 × 21,994.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,996.64x = 1,183,705,729.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,705,729.20/38,996.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,354.04

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