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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,884.05, 58,300.97 and 21,349.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,884.05, 58,300.97 and 21,349.17 is: 32,009.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,884.05 : 58,300.97 = 21,349.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,884.05/58,300.97 = 21,349.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,884.05x = 58,300.97 × 21,349.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,884.05x = 1,244,677,212.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,677,212.95/38,884.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,009.97

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