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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,153.92, 52,652.48 and 21,386.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,153.92, 52,652.48 and 21,386.88 is: 29,513.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,153.92 : 52,652.48 = 21,386.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,153.92/52,652.48 = 21,386.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,153.92x = 52,652.48 × 21,386.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,153.92x = 1,126,072,271.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,072,271.46/38,153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,513.93

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