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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,010.88, 51,068.96 and 21,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,010.88, 51,068.96 and 21,095.60 is: 29,108.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,010.88 : 51,068.96 = 21,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,010.88/51,068.96 = 21,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,010.88x = 51,068.96 × 21,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,010.88x = 1,077,330,352.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,330,352.58/37,010.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,108.48

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