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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,153.83, 52,652.59 and 21,157.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,153.83, 52,652.59 and 21,157.09 is: 29,196.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,153.83 : 52,652.59 = 21,157.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,153.83/52,652.59 = 21,157.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,153.83x = 52,652.59 × 21,157.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,153.83x = 1,113,975,585.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,975,585.36/38,153.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,196.95

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