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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,652.64, 57,955.68 and 21,098.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,652.64, 57,955.68 and 21,098.08 is: 31,634.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,652.64 : 57,955.68 = 21,098.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,652.64/57,955.68 = 21,098.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,652.64x = 57,955.68 × 21,098.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,652.64x = 1,222,753,573.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,753,573.09/38,652.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,634.41

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