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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,167.98, 52,669.96 and 21,172.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,167.98, 52,669.96 and 21,172.90 is: 29,217.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,167.98 : 52,669.96 = 21,172.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,167.98/52,669.96 = 21,172.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,167.98x = 52,669.96 × 21,172.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,167.98x = 1,115,175,796.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,175,796.08/38,167.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,217.57

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