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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,659.66, 58,007.78 and 21,128.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,659.66, 58,007.78 and 21,128.96 is: 31,703.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,659.66 : 58,007.78 = 21,128.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,659.66/58,007.78 = 21,128.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,659.66x = 58,007.78 × 21,128.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,659.66x = 1,225,643,957.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,643,957.66/38,659.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,703.44

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