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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,615.39, 57,931.58 and 21,983.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,615.39, 57,931.58 and 21,983.21 is: 32,979.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,615.39 : 57,931.58 = 21,983.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,615.39/57,931.58 = 21,983.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,615.39x = 57,931.58 × 21,983.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,615.39x = 1,273,521,978.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,521,978.86/38,615.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,979.65

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