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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,996.96, 53,815.95 and 21,092.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,996.96, 53,815.95 and 21,092.09 is: 29,107.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,996.96 : 53,815.95 = 21,092.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,996.96/53,815.95 = 21,092.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,996.96x = 53,815.95 × 21,092.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,996.96x = 1,135,090,591.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,090,591.76/38,996.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,107.16

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