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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,175.70, 52,682.47 and 21,408.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,175.70, 52,682.47 and 21,408.70 is: 29,544.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,175.70 : 52,682.47 = 21,408.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,175.70/52,682.47 = 21,408.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,175.70x = 52,682.47 × 21,408.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,175.70x = 1,127,863,195.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,863,195.49/38,175.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,544.01

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