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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,168.12, 52,670.58 and 21,400.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,168.12, 52,670.58 and 21,400.04 is: 29,531.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,168.12 : 52,670.58 = 21,400.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,168.12/52,670.58 = 21,400.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,168.12x = 52,670.58 × 21,400.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,168.12x = 1,127,152,518.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,152,518.82/38,168.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,531.26

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