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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,474.10, 57,711.15 and 21,885.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,474.10, 57,711.15 and 21,885.30 is: 32,827.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,474.10 : 57,711.15 = 21,885.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,474.10/57,711.15 = 21,885.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,474.10x = 57,711.15 × 21,885.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,474.10x = 1,263,025,831.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,025,831.10/38,474.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,827.95

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