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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,996.94, 58,531.77 and 21,442.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,996.94, 58,531.77 and 21,442.62 is: 32,183.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,996.94 : 58,531.77 = 21,442.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,996.94/58,531.77 = 21,442.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,996.94x = 58,531.77 × 21,442.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,996.94x = 1,255,074,502.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,074,502.04/38,996.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,183.92

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