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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,150.02, 52,646.79 and 21,383.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,150.02, 52,646.79 and 21,383.02 is: 29,508.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,150.02 : 52,646.79 = 21,383.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,150.02/52,646.79 = 21,383.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,150.02x = 52,646.79 × 21,383.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,150.02x = 1,125,747,363.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,747,363.51/38,150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,508.43

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