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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,872.08, 58,308.14 and 21,452.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,872.08, 58,308.14 and 21,452.63 is: 32,178.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,872.08 : 58,308.14 = 21,452.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,872.08/58,308.14 = 21,452.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,872.08x = 58,308.14 × 21,452.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,872.08x = 1,250,862,554.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,862,554.60/38,872.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,178.95

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