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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,674.50, 58,002.62 and 21,814.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,674.50, 58,002.62 and 21,814.74 is: 32,716.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,674.50 : 58,002.62 = 21,814.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,674.50/58,002.62 = 21,814.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,674.50x = 58,002.62 × 21,814.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,674.50x = 1,265,312,074.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,312,074.62/38,674.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,716.96

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