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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,197.95, 52,711.59 and 21,202.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,197.95, 52,711.59 and 21,202.92 is: 29,259.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,197.95 : 52,711.59 = 21,202.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,197.95/52,711.59 = 21,202.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,197.95x = 52,711.59 × 21,202.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,197.95x = 1,117,639,625.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,639,625.84/38,197.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,259.15

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