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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,158.88, 52,657.41 and 21,161.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,158.88, 52,657.41 and 21,161.79 is: 29,202.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,158.88 : 52,657.41 = 21,161.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,158.88/52,657.41 = 21,161.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,158.88x = 52,657.41 × 21,161.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,158.88x = 1,114,325,052.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,325,052.36/38,158.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,202.25

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