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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,189.02, 52,710.88 and 21,427.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,189.02, 52,710.88 and 21,427.42 is: 29,575.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,189.02 : 52,710.88 = 21,427.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,189.02/52,710.88 = 21,427.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,189.02x = 52,710.88 × 21,427.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,189.02x = 1,129,458,164.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,458,164.33/38,189.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,575.47

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