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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,194.53, 52,707.66 and 21,197.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,194.53, 52,707.66 and 21,197.78 is: 29,252.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,194.53 : 52,707.66 = 21,197.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,194.53/52,707.66 = 21,197.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,194.53x = 52,707.66 × 21,197.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,194.53x = 1,117,285,235.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,285,235.62/38,194.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,252.50

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