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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,250.15, 57,326.76 and 21,619.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,250.15, 57,326.76 and 21,619.50 is: 32,401.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,250.15 : 57,326.76 = 21,619.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,250.15/57,326.76 = 21,619.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,250.15x = 57,326.76 × 21,619.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,250.15x = 1,239,375,887.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,375,887.82/38,250.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,401.86

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