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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,140.54, 52,637.06 and 21,150.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,140.54, 52,637.06 and 21,150.11 is: 29,188.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,140.54 : 52,637.06 = 21,150.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,140.54/52,637.06 = 21,150.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,140.54x = 52,637.06 × 21,150.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,140.54x = 1,113,279,634.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,279,634.92/38,140.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,188.88

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