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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,109.45, 52,590.91 and 21,113.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,109.45, 52,590.91 and 21,113.71 is: 29,136.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,109.45 : 52,590.91 = 21,113.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,109.45/52,590.91 = 21,113.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,109.45x = 52,590.91 × 21,113.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,109.45x = 1,110,389,222.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,389,222.38/38,109.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,136.85

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