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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,197.67, 52,710.28 and 21,201.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,197.67, 52,710.28 and 21,201.09 is: 29,256.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,197.67 : 52,710.28 = 21,201.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,197.67/52,710.28 = 21,201.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,197.67x = 52,710.28 × 21,201.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,197.67x = 1,117,515,139.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,515,139.54/38,197.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,256.11

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