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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,714.78, 58,088.57 and 21,164.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,714.78, 58,088.57 and 21,164.10 is: 31,755.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,714.78 : 58,088.57 = 21,164.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,714.78/58,088.57 = 21,164.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,714.78x = 58,088.57 × 21,164.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,714.78x = 1,229,392,198.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,392,198.52/38,714.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,755.12

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