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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,255.81, 57,335.09 and 21,625.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,255.81, 57,335.09 and 21,625.16 is: 32,410.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,255.81 : 57,335.09 = 21,625.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,255.81/57,335.09 = 21,625.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,255.81x = 57,335.09 × 21,625.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,255.81x = 1,239,880,100.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,880,100.06/38,255.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,410.25

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