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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,143.83, 52,641.59 and 21,153.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,143.83, 52,641.59 and 21,153.39 is: 29,193.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,143.83 : 52,641.59 = 21,153.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,143.83/52,641.59 = 21,153.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,143.83x = 52,641.59 × 21,153.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,143.83x = 1,113,547,977.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,547,977.72/38,143.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,193.40

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