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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,194.49, 52,708.97 and 21,199.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,194.49, 52,708.97 and 21,199.84 is: 29,256.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,194.49 : 52,708.97 = 21,199.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,194.49/52,708.97 = 21,199.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,194.49x = 52,708.97 × 21,199.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,194.49x = 1,117,421,651.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,421,651.79/38,194.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,256.09

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