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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,147.95, 52,639.14 and 21,151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,147.95, 52,639.14 and 21,151.36 is: 29,186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,147.95 : 52,639.14 = 21,151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,147.95/52,639.14 = 21,151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,147.95x = 52,639.14 × 21,151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,147.95x = 1,113,389,400.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,389,400.23/38,147.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,186.09

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