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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,146.56, 52,634.77 and 21,150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,146.56, 52,634.77 and 21,150.06 is: 29,182.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,146.56 : 52,634.77 = 21,150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,146.56/52,634.77 = 21,150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,146.56x = 52,634.77 × 21,150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,146.56x = 1,113,228,543.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,228,543.59/38,146.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,182.93

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