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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,404.58, 57,614.70 and 21,772.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,404.58, 57,614.70 and 21,772.04 is: 32,662.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,404.58 : 57,614.70 = 21,772.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,404.58/57,614.70 = 21,772.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,404.58x = 57,614.70 × 21,772.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,404.58x = 1,254,389,264.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,389,264.91/38,404.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,662.50

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