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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,992.11, 58,514.10 and 21,227.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,992.11, 58,514.10 and 21,227.25 is: 31,854.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,992.11 : 58,514.10 = 21,227.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,992.11/58,514.10 = 21,227.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,992.11x = 58,514.10 × 21,227.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,992.11x = 1,242,093,429.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,093,429.23/38,992.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,854.99

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