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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,999.51, 53,819.37 and 21,094.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,999.51, 53,819.37 and 21,094.55 is: 29,110.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,999.51 : 53,819.37 = 21,094.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,999.51/53,819.37 = 21,094.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,999.51x = 53,819.37 × 21,094.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,999.51x = 1,135,295,016.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,295,016.86/38,999.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,110.49

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