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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,141.54, 52,638.44 and 21,151.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,141.54, 52,638.44 and 21,151.11 is: 29,190.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,141.54 : 52,638.44 = 21,151.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,141.54/52,638.44 = 21,151.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,141.54x = 52,638.44 × 21,151.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,141.54x = 1,113,361,434.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,361,434.67/38,141.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,190.26

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