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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,139.28, 52,630.80 and 21,144.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,139.28, 52,630.80 and 21,144.24 is: 29,178.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,139.28 : 52,630.80 = 21,144.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,139.28/52,630.80 = 21,144.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,139.28x = 52,630.80 × 21,144.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,139.28x = 1,112,838,266.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,838,266.59/38,139.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,178.27

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