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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,112, 52,594.46 and 21,116.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,112, 52,594.46 and 21,116.28 is: 29,140.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,112 : 52,594.46 = 21,116.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,112/52,594.46 = 21,116.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,112x = 52,594.46 × 21,116.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,112x = 1,110,599,238.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,599,238.23/38,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,140.41

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