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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,160.54, 52,661.21 and 21,393.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,160.54, 52,661.21 and 21,393.54 is: 29,522.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,160.54 : 52,661.21 = 21,393.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,160.54/52,661.21 = 21,393.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,160.54x = 52,661.21 × 21,393.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,160.54x = 1,126,609,595.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,609,595.62/38,160.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,522.89

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