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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,162.06, 52,666.30 and 21,167.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,162.06, 52,666.30 and 21,167.86 is: 29,213.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,162.06 : 52,666.30 = 21,167.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,162.06/52,666.30 = 21,167.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,162.06x = 52,666.30 × 21,167.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,162.06x = 1,114,832,865.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,832,865.12/38,162.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,213.12

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