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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,182.43, 52,691.63 and 21,189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,182.43, 52,691.63 and 21,189.24 is: 29,241.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,182.43 : 52,691.63 = 21,189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,182.43/52,691.63 = 21,189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,182.43x = 52,691.63 × 21,189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,182.43x = 1,116,495,488.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,495,488.12/38,182.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,241.08

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