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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,167.06, 52,669.26 and 21,171.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,167.06, 52,669.26 and 21,171.22 is: 29,215.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,167.06 : 52,669.26 = 21,171.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,167.06/52,669.26 = 21,171.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,167.06x = 52,669.26 × 21,171.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,167.06x = 1,115,072,490.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,072,490.70/38,167.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,215.57

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