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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,026.16, 51,094.83 and 21,115.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,026.16, 51,094.83 and 21,115.73 is: 29,138.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,026.16 : 51,094.83 = 21,115.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,026.16/51,094.83 = 21,115.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,026.16x = 51,094.83 × 21,115.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,026.16x = 1,078,904,634.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,904,634.68/37,026.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,138.98

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