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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,183.50, 52,693.23 and 21,416.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,183.50, 52,693.23 and 21,416.50 is: 29,554.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,183.50 : 52,693.23 = 21,416.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,183.50/52,693.23 = 21,416.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,183.50x = 52,693.23 × 21,416.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,183.50x = 1,128,504,560.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,504,560.30/38,183.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,554.77

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