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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,990.79, 58,512.13 and 21,225.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,990.79, 58,512.13 and 21,225.93 is: 31,853.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,990.79 : 58,512.13 = 21,225.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,990.79/58,512.13 = 21,225.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,990.79x = 58,512.13 × 21,225.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,990.79x = 1,241,974,082.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,974,082.97/38,990.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,853.02

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