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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,187.02, 52,708.12 and 21,425.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,187.02, 52,708.12 and 21,425.42 is: 29,572.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,187.02 : 52,708.12 = 21,425.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,187.02/52,708.12 = 21,425.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,187.02x = 52,708.12 × 21,425.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,187.02x = 1,129,293,608.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,293,608.41/38,187.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,572.71

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