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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,170.88, 52,675.62 and 21,403.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,170.88, 52,675.62 and 21,403.88 is: 29,537.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,170.88 : 52,675.62 = 21,403.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,170.88/52,675.62 = 21,403.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,170.88x = 52,675.62 × 21,403.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,170.88x = 1,127,462,649.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,462,649.41/38,170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,537.25

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