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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,027.97, 51,101.34 and 21,112.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,027.97, 51,101.34 and 21,112.82 is: 29,137.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,027.97 : 51,101.34 = 21,112.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,027.97/51,101.34 = 21,112.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,027.97x = 51,101.34 × 21,112.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,027.97x = 1,078,893,393.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,893,393.18/37,027.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,137.25

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