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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,130.81, 52,620.62 and 21,134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,130.81, 52,620.62 and 21,134.76 is: 29,166.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,130.81 : 52,620.62 = 21,134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,130.81/52,620.62 = 21,134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,130.81x = 52,620.62 × 21,134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,130.81x = 1,112,124,069.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,124,069.08/38,130.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,166.02

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