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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,119.55, 52,603.83 and 21,352.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,119.55, 52,603.83 and 21,352.55 is: 29,465.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,119.55 : 52,603.83 = 21,352.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,119.55/52,603.83 = 21,352.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,119.55x = 52,603.83 × 21,352.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,119.55x = 1,123,225,647.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,225,647.25/38,119.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,465.87

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