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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,146.78, 52,643.19 and 21,151.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,146.78, 52,643.19 and 21,151.74 is: 29,189.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,146.78 : 52,643.19 = 21,151.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,146.78/52,643.19 = 21,151.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,146.78x = 52,643.19 × 21,151.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,146.78x = 1,113,495,136.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,495,136.83/38,146.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,189.75

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