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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,127.09, 52,614.52 and 21,131.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,127.09, 52,614.52 and 21,131.07 is: 29,160.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,127.09 : 52,614.52 = 21,131.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,127.09/52,614.52 = 21,131.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,127.09x = 52,614.52 × 21,131.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,127.09x = 1,111,801,105.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,801,105.14/38,127.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,160.40

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