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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,997.77, 53,816.94 and 21,092.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,997.77, 53,816.94 and 21,092.77 is: 29,108.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,997.77 : 53,816.94 = 21,092.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,997.77/53,816.94 = 21,092.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,997.77x = 53,816.94 × 21,092.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,997.77x = 1,135,148,404.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,148,404.79/38,997.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,108.03

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