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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,194.95, 52,707.47 and 21,199.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,194.95, 52,707.47 and 21,199.91 is: 29,255.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,194.95 : 52,707.47 = 21,199.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,194.95/52,707.47 = 21,199.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,194.95x = 52,707.47 × 21,199.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,194.95x = 1,117,393,250.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,393,250.79/38,194.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,255.00

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