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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,670.75, 57,997.22 and 21,811.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,670.75, 57,997.22 and 21,811.14 is: 32,711.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,670.75 : 57,997.22 = 21,811.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,670.75/57,997.22 = 21,811.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,670.75x = 57,997.22 × 21,811.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,670.75x = 1,264,985,375.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,985,375.98/38,670.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,711.68

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