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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,196, 52,710.84 and 21,429.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,196, 52,710.84 and 21,429.36 is: 29,572.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,196 : 52,710.84 = 21,429.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,196/52,710.84 = 21,429.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,196x = 52,710.84 × 21,429.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,196x = 1,129,559,566.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,559,566.26/38,196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,572.72

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