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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,140.07, 52,628.42 and 21,144.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,140.07, 52,628.42 and 21,144.15 is: 29,176.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,140.07 : 52,628.42 = 21,144.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,140.07/52,628.42 = 21,144.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,140.07x = 52,628.42 × 21,144.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,140.07x = 1,112,783,101.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,783,101.02/38,140.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,176.22

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