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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,674.58, 57,897 and 21,091.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,674.58, 57,897 and 21,091.10 is: 31,574.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,674.58 : 57,897 = 21,091.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,674.58/57,897 = 21,091.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,674.58x = 57,897 × 21,091.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,674.58x = 1,221,111,127.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,111,127.22/38,674.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,574.00

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