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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,190.68, 52,702.98 and 21,423.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,190.68, 52,702.98 and 21,423.68 is: 29,564.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,190.68 : 52,702.98 = 21,423.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,190.68/52,702.98 = 21,423.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,190.68x = 52,702.98 × 21,423.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,190.68x = 1,129,091,778.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,091,778.57/38,190.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,564.59

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