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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,033.52, 51,106.04 and 21,117.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,033.52, 51,106.04 and 21,117.63 is: 29,142.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,033.52 : 51,106.04 = 21,117.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,033.52/51,106.04 = 21,117.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,033.52x = 51,106.04 × 21,117.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,033.52x = 1,079,238,443.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,238,443.49/37,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,142.20

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