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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,151.14, 52,647.63 and 21,155.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,151.14, 52,647.63 and 21,155.45 is: 29,194.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,151.14 : 52,647.63 = 21,155.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,151.14/52,647.63 = 21,155.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,151.14x = 52,647.63 × 21,155.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,151.14x = 1,113,784,304.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,784,304.08/38,151.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,194.00

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