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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,388.58, 52,974.06 and 21,157.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,388.58, 52,974.06 and 21,157.53 is: 29,196.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,388.58 : 52,974.06 = 21,157.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,388.58/52,974.06 = 21,157.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,388.58x = 52,974.06 × 21,157.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,388.58x = 1,120,799,893.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,799,893.01/38,388.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,196.18

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