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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,126.68, 52,614.81 and 21,359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,126.68, 52,614.81 and 21,359.68 is: 29,476.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,126.68 : 52,614.81 = 21,359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,126.68/52,614.81 = 21,359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,126.68x = 52,614.81 × 21,359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,126.68x = 1,123,835,373.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,835,373.32/38,126.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,476.35

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