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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,128.89, 52,619.82 and 21,990.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,128.89, 52,619.82 and 21,990.21 is: 30,347.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,128.89 : 52,619.82 = 21,990.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,128.89/52,619.82 = 21,990.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,128.89x = 52,619.82 × 21,990.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,128.89x = 1,157,120,612.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,120,612.17/38,128.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,347.61

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