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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,006.74, 52,432.81 and 21,870.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,006.74, 52,432.81 and 21,870.60 is: 30,171.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,006.74 : 52,432.81 = 21,870.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,006.74/52,432.81 = 21,870.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,006.74x = 52,432.81 × 21,870.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,006.74x = 1,146,737,014.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,737,014.39/38,006.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,171.94

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