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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,146.14, 52,640.73 and 21,150.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,146.14, 52,640.73 and 21,150.45 is: 29,187.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,146.14 : 52,640.73 = 21,150.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,146.14/52,640.73 = 21,150.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,146.14x = 52,640.73 × 21,150.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,146.14x = 1,113,375,127.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,375,127.83/38,146.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,187.10

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