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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,143, 52,637.34 and 21,381.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,143, 52,637.34 and 21,381.40 is: 29,506.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,143 : 52,637.34 = 21,381.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,143/52,637.34 = 21,381.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,143x = 52,637.34 × 21,381.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,143x = 1,125,460,021.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,460,021.48/38,143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,506.33

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