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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,019.94, 51,094.09 and 21,920.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,019.94, 51,094.09 and 21,920.98 is: 30,254.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,019.94 : 51,094.09 = 21,920.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,019.94/51,094.09 = 21,920.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,019.94x = 51,094.09 × 21,920.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,019.94x = 1,120,032,520.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,032,520.48/37,019.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,254.85

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