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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,151.54, 52,649.24 and 21,156.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,151.54, 52,649.24 and 21,156.99 is: 29,196.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,151.54 : 52,649.24 = 21,156.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,151.54/52,649.24 = 21,156.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,151.54x = 52,649.24 × 21,156.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,151.54x = 1,113,899,444.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,899,444.19/38,151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,196.71

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