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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,009.27, 51,073.47 and 21,094.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,009.27, 51,073.47 and 21,094.74 is: 29,111.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,009.27 : 51,073.47 = 21,094.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,009.27/51,073.47 = 21,094.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,009.27x = 51,073.47 × 21,094.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,009.27x = 1,077,381,570.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,381,570.55/37,009.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,111.13

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