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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,809.33, 58,214.38 and 21,269.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,809.33, 58,214.38 and 21,269.59 is: 31,904.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,809.33 : 58,214.38 = 21,269.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,809.33/58,214.38 = 21,269.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,809.33x = 58,214.38 × 21,269.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,809.33x = 1,238,196,163.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,196,163.33/38,809.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,904.60

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