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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,186.19, 52,695.98 and 21,190.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,186.19, 52,695.98 and 21,190.37 is: 29,242.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,186.19 : 52,695.98 = 21,190.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,186.19/52,695.98 = 21,190.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,186.19x = 52,695.98 × 21,190.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,186.19x = 1,116,647,023.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,647,023.74/38,186.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,242.17

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