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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,168.35, 52,673.17 and 21,172.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,168.35, 52,673.17 and 21,172.04 is: 29,217.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,168.35 : 52,673.17 = 21,172.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,168.35/52,673.17 = 21,172.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,168.35x = 52,673.17 × 21,172.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,168.35x = 1,115,198,462.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,198,462.17/38,168.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,217.89

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