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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,033.34, 51,106.41 and 21,118.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,033.34, 51,106.41 and 21,118.73 is: 29,144.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,033.34 : 51,106.41 = 21,118.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,033.34/51,106.41 = 21,118.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,033.34x = 51,106.41 × 21,118.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,033.34x = 1,079,302,218.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,302,218.53/37,033.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,144.07

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