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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,057.72, 51,126.96 and 21,130.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,057.72, 51,126.96 and 21,130.72 is: 29,153.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,057.72 : 51,126.96 = 21,130.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,057.72/51,126.96 = 21,130.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,057.72x = 51,126.96 × 21,130.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,057.72x = 1,080,349,476.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,349,476.21/37,057.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,153.16

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