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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,176.61, 52,684.04 and 21,181.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,176.61, 52,684.04 and 21,181.97 is: 29,231.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,176.61 : 52,684.04 = 21,181.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,176.61/52,684.04 = 21,181.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,176.61x = 52,684.04 × 21,181.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,176.61x = 1,115,951,385.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,951,385.43/38,176.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,231.29

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