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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,710.80, 58,125.60 and 21,214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,710.80, 58,125.60 and 21,214.80 is: 31,854.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,710.80 : 58,125.60 = 21,214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,710.80/58,125.60 = 21,214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,710.80x = 58,125.60 × 21,214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,710.80x = 1,233,122,978.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,122,978.88/38,710.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,854.75

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