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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,195.68, 52,710.60 and 21,201.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,195.68, 52,710.60 and 21,201.02 is: 29,257.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,195.68 : 52,710.60 = 21,201.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,195.68/52,710.60 = 21,201.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,195.68x = 52,710.60 × 21,201.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,195.68x = 1,117,518,484.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,518,484.81/38,195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,257.72

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