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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,151.36, 52,649.28 and 21,384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,151.36, 52,649.28 and 21,384 is: 29,510.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,151.36 : 52,649.28 = 21,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,151.36/52,649.28 = 21,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,151.36x = 52,649.28 × 21,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,151.36x = 1,125,852,203.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,852,203.52/38,151.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,510.15

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