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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,158.66, 52,657.99 and 21,162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,158.66, 52,657.99 and 21,162.66 is: 29,203.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,158.66 : 52,657.99 = 21,162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,158.66/52,657.99 = 21,162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,158.66x = 52,657.99 × 21,162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,158.66x = 1,114,383,138.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,383,138.65/38,158.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,203.94

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