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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,006.21, 51,070.44 and 21,907.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,006.21, 51,070.44 and 21,907.54 is: 30,233.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,006.21 : 51,070.44 = 21,907.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,006.21/51,070.44 = 21,907.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,006.21x = 51,070.44 × 21,907.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,006.21x = 1,118,827,707.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,827,707.12/37,006.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,233.51

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