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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,166.62, 52,668.51 and 21,398.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,166.62, 52,668.51 and 21,398.54 is: 29,529.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,166.62 : 52,668.51 = 21,398.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,166.62/52,668.51 = 21,398.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,166.62x = 52,668.51 × 21,398.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,166.62x = 1,127,029,217.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,029,217.98/38,166.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,529.19

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