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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,396.52, 52,984.50 and 21,168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,396.52, 52,984.50 and 21,168.12 is: 29,210.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,396.52 : 52,984.50 = 21,168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,396.52/52,984.50 = 21,168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,396.52x = 52,984.50 × 21,168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,396.52x = 1,121,582,254.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,582,254.14/38,396.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,210.52

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