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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,193.27, 52,703.21 and 21,197.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,193.27, 52,703.21 and 21,197.24 is: 29,250.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,193.27 : 52,703.21 = 21,197.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,193.27/52,703.21 = 21,197.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,193.27x = 52,703.21 × 21,197.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,193.27x = 1,117,162,755.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,162,755.48/38,193.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,250.25

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