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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,867.84, 58,252.92 and 21,098.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,867.84, 58,252.92 and 21,098.24 is: 31,620.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,867.84 : 58,252.92 = 21,098.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,867.84/58,252.92 = 21,098.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,867.84x = 58,252.92 × 21,098.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,867.84x = 1,229,034,086.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,034,086.86/38,867.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,620.85

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