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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,406.06, 57,616.95 and 21,773.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,406.06, 57,616.95 and 21,773.52 is: 32,664.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,406.06 : 57,616.95 = 21,773.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,406.06/57,616.95 = 21,773.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,406.06x = 57,616.95 × 21,773.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,406.06x = 1,254,523,813.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,523,813.16/38,406.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,664.74

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