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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,159.75, 52,660.46 and 21,392.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,159.75, 52,660.46 and 21,392.75 is: 29,522.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,159.75 : 52,660.46 = 21,392.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,159.75/52,660.46 = 21,392.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,159.75x = 52,660.46 × 21,392.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,159.75x = 1,126,552,055.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,552,055.67/38,159.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,522.00

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