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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,886.05, 58,303.96 and 21,351.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,886.05, 58,303.96 and 21,351.17 is: 32,012.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,886.05 : 58,303.96 = 21,351.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,886.05/58,303.96 = 21,351.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,886.05x = 58,303.96 × 21,351.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,886.05x = 1,244,857,761.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,857,761.63/38,886.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,012.97

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