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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,180.27, 52,687.97 and 21,184.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,180.27, 52,687.97 and 21,184.15 is: 29,233.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,180.27 : 52,687.97 = 21,184.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,180.27/52,687.97 = 21,184.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,180.27x = 52,687.97 × 21,184.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,180.27x = 1,116,149,727.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,149,727.96/38,180.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,233.68

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