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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,143, 52,639.50 and 21,377.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,143, 52,639.50 and 21,377.08 is: 29,501.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,143 : 52,639.50 = 21,377.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,143/52,639.50 = 21,377.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,143x = 52,639.50 × 21,377.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,143x = 1,125,278,802.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,278,802.66/38,143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,501.58

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