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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,667.70, 58,019.82 and 21,136.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,667.70, 58,019.82 and 21,136.96 is: 31,715.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,667.70 : 58,019.82 = 21,136.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,667.70/58,019.82 = 21,136.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,667.70x = 58,019.82 × 21,136.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,667.70x = 1,226,362,614.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,362,614.55/38,667.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,715.43

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