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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,304.66, 57,407.21 and 21,436.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,304.66, 57,407.21 and 21,436.97 is: 32,127.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,304.66 : 57,407.21 = 21,436.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,304.66/57,407.21 = 21,436.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,304.66x = 57,407.21 × 21,436.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,304.66x = 1,230,636,835.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,636,835.66/38,304.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,127.60

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