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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,193.37, 52,707.42 and 21,198.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,193.37, 52,707.42 and 21,198.71 is: 29,254.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,193.37 : 52,707.42 = 21,198.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,193.37/52,707.42 = 21,198.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,193.37x = 52,707.42 × 21,198.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,193.37x = 1,117,329,443.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,329,443.20/38,193.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,254.54

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