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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,197.79, 52,712.13 and 21,201.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,197.79, 52,712.13 and 21,201.04 is: 29,256.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,197.79 : 52,712.13 = 21,201.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,197.79/52,712.13 = 21,201.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,197.79x = 52,712.13 × 21,201.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,197.79x = 1,117,551,976.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,551,976.62/38,197.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,256.98

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