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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,141.11, 52,637.83 and 21,150.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,141.11, 52,637.83 and 21,150.68 is: 29,189.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,141.11 : 52,637.83 = 21,150.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,141.11/52,637.83 = 21,150.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,141.11x = 52,637.83 × 21,150.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,141.11x = 1,113,325,582.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,325,582.16/38,141.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,189.65

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