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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,390.40, 52,976.61 and 21,162.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,390.40, 52,976.61 and 21,162.21 is: 29,202.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,390.40 : 52,976.61 = 21,162.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,390.40/52,976.61 = 21,162.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,390.40x = 52,976.61 × 21,162.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,390.40x = 1,121,102,145.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,102,145.91/38,390.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,202.67

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