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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,171.39, 52,676.78 and 21,176.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,171.39, 52,676.78 and 21,176.19 is: 29,223.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,171.39 : 52,676.78 = 21,176.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,171.39/52,676.78 = 21,176.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,171.39x = 52,676.78 × 21,176.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,171.39x = 1,115,493,395.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,493,395.99/38,171.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,223.29

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