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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,145.28, 52,639.68 and 21,377.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,145.28, 52,639.68 and 21,377.92 is: 29,501.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,145.28 : 52,639.68 = 21,377.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,145.28/52,639.68 = 21,377.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,145.28x = 52,639.68 × 21,377.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,145.28x = 1,125,326,867.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,326,867.87/38,145.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,501.08

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