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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,019.84, 51,088.60 and 21,104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,019.84, 51,088.60 and 21,104 is: 29,124.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,019.84 : 51,088.60 = 21,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,019.84/51,088.60 = 21,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,019.84x = 51,088.60 × 21,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,019.84x = 1,078,173,814.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,173,814.40/37,019.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,124.22

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