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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,122.80, 52,607.93 and 21,127.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,122.80, 52,607.93 and 21,127.29 is: 29,154.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,122.80 : 52,607.93 = 21,127.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,122.80/52,607.93 = 21,127.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,122.80x = 52,607.93 × 21,127.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,122.80x = 1,111,462,887.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,462,887.77/38,122.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,154.81

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