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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,156.50, 52,660.83 and 21,389.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,156.50, 52,660.83 and 21,389.50 is: 29,520.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,156.50 : 52,660.83 = 21,389.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,156.50/52,660.83 = 21,389.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,156.50x = 52,660.83 × 21,389.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,156.50x = 1,126,388,823.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,388,823.29/38,156.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,520.23

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