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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,027.60, 56,985.93 and 21,392.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,027.60, 56,985.93 and 21,392.27 is: 32,057.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,027.60 : 56,985.93 = 21,392.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,027.60/56,985.93 = 21,392.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,027.60x = 56,985.93 × 21,392.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,027.60x = 1,219,058,400.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,058,400.76/38,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,057.20

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