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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,191.88, 52,705.15 and 21,425.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,191.88, 52,705.15 and 21,425.24 is: 29,567.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,191.88 : 52,705.15 = 21,425.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,191.88/52,705.15 = 21,425.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,191.88x = 52,705.15 × 21,425.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,191.88x = 1,129,220,170.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,220,170.90/38,191.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,567.03

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