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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,176.54, 52,681.85 and 21,180.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,176.54, 52,681.85 and 21,180.61 is: 29,228.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,176.54 : 52,681.85 = 21,180.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,176.54/52,681.85 = 21,180.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,176.54x = 52,681.85 × 21,180.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,176.54x = 1,115,833,455.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,833,455.52/38,176.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,228.25

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