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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,625.26, 57,897.95 and 21,949.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,625.26, 57,897.95 and 21,949.39 is: 32,901.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,625.26 : 57,897.95 = 21,949.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,625.26/57,897.95 = 21,949.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,625.26x = 57,897.95 × 21,949.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,625.26x = 1,270,824,594.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,824,594.88/38,625.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,901.38

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