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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,113.50, 52,596.63 and 21,346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,113.50, 52,596.63 and 21,346.50 is: 29,458.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,113.50 : 52,596.63 = 21,346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,113.50/52,596.63 = 21,346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,113.50x = 52,596.63 × 21,346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,113.50x = 1,122,753,962.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,753,962.30/38,113.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,458.17

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