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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,145.16, 52,645.77 and 21,153.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,145.16, 52,645.77 and 21,153.19 is: 29,194.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,145.16 : 52,645.77 = 21,153.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,145.16/52,645.77 = 21,153.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,145.16x = 52,645.77 × 21,153.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,145.16x = 1,113,625,975.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,625,975.51/38,145.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,194.42

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