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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,007.53, 51,069.13 and 21,097.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,007.53, 51,069.13 and 21,097.11 is: 29,113.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,007.53 : 51,069.13 = 21,097.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,007.53/51,069.13 = 21,097.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,007.53x = 51,069.13 × 21,097.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,007.53x = 1,077,411,053.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,411,053.21/37,007.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,113.29

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