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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,381.87, 52,967.97 and 21,154.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,381.87, 52,967.97 and 21,154.84 is: 29,194.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,381.87 : 52,967.97 = 21,154.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,381.87/52,967.97 = 21,154.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,381.87x = 52,967.97 × 21,154.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,381.87x = 1,120,528,798.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,528,798.05/38,381.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,194.22

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