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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,635.76, 57,953.63 and 21,096.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,635.76, 57,953.63 and 21,096.02 is: 31,644.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,635.76 : 57,953.63 = 21,096.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,635.76/57,953.63 = 21,096.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,635.76x = 57,953.63 × 21,096.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,635.76x = 1,222,590,700.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,590,700.52/38,635.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,644.02

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