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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,122.67, 52,609.41 and 21,127.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,122.67, 52,609.41 and 21,127.19 is: 29,155.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,122.67 : 52,609.41 = 21,127.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,122.67/52,609.41 = 21,127.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,122.67x = 52,609.41 × 21,127.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,122.67x = 1,111,489,132.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,489,132.38/38,122.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,155.60

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