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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,008, 51,095.68 and 21,905.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,008, 51,095.68 and 21,905.48 is: 30,244.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,008 : 51,095.68 = 21,905.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,008/51,095.68 = 21,905.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,008x = 51,095.68 × 21,905.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,008x = 1,119,275,396.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,275,396.33/37,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,244.15

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