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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,972.23, 51,021.68 and 21,058.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,972.23, 51,021.68 and 21,058.16 is: 29,060.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,972.23 : 51,021.68 = 21,058.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,972.23/51,021.68 = 21,058.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,972.23x = 51,021.68 × 21,058.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,972.23x = 1,074,422,745.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,422,745.96/36,972.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,060.26

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