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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,503.20, 57,711.60 and 21,871.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,503.20, 57,711.60 and 21,871.20 is: 32,782.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,503.20 : 57,711.60 = 21,871.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,503.20/57,711.60 = 21,871.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,503.20x = 57,711.60 × 21,871.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,503.20x = 1,262,221,945.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,221,945.92/38,503.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,782.26

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