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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,614.11, 57,929.67 and 21,981.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,614.11, 57,929.67 and 21,981.99 is: 32,977.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,614.11 : 57,929.67 = 21,981.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,614.11/57,929.67 = 21,981.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,614.11x = 57,929.67 × 21,981.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,614.11x = 1,273,409,426.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,409,426.64/38,614.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,977.83

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