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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,177.16, 52,684.38 and 21,410.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,177.16, 52,684.38 and 21,410.52 is: 29,546.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,177.16 : 52,684.38 = 21,410.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,177.16/52,684.38 = 21,410.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,177.16x = 52,684.38 × 21,410.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,177.16x = 1,127,999,971.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,999,971.68/38,177.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,546.46

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