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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,122.64, 52,604.25 and 21,126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,122.64, 52,604.25 and 21,126.06 is: 29,151.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,122.64 : 52,604.25 = 21,126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,122.64/52,604.25 = 21,126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,122.64x = 52,604.25 × 21,126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,122.64x = 1,111,320,541.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,320,541.76/38,122.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,151.20

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