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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,158.13, 52,656.38 and 21,161.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,158.13, 52,656.38 and 21,161.03 is: 29,201.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,158.13 : 52,656.38 = 21,161.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,158.13/52,656.38 = 21,161.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,158.13x = 52,656.38 × 21,161.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,158.13x = 1,114,262,867.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,262,867.78/38,158.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,201.20

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