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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,727.83, 58,090.53 and 21,307.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,727.83, 58,090.53 and 21,307.16 is: 31,960.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,727.83 : 58,090.53 = 21,307.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,727.83/58,090.53 = 21,307.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,727.83x = 58,090.53 × 21,307.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,727.83x = 1,237,744,217.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,744,217.19/38,727.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,960.07

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