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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,173.41, 52,679.22 and 21,180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,173.41, 52,679.22 and 21,180.24 is: 29,228.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,173.41 : 52,679.22 = 21,180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,173.41/52,679.22 = 21,180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,173.41x = 52,679.22 × 21,180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,173.41x = 1,115,758,522.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,758,522.61/38,173.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,228.68

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