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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,147.05, 52,642.99 and 21,151.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,147.05, 52,642.99 and 21,151.48 is: 29,189.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,147.05 : 52,642.99 = 21,151.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,147.05/52,642.99 = 21,151.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,147.05x = 52,642.99 × 21,151.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,147.05x = 1,113,477,084.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,477,084.17/38,147.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,189.07

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