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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,160.88, 52,662.01 and 21,393.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,160.88, 52,662.01 and 21,393.88 is: 29,523.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,160.88 : 52,662.01 = 21,393.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,160.88/52,662.01 = 21,393.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,160.88x = 52,662.01 × 21,393.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,160.88x = 1,126,644,722.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,644,722.50/38,160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,523.55

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