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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,058.08, 51,139.98 and 21,147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,058.08, 51,139.98 and 21,147.52 is: 29,183.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,058.08 : 51,139.98 = 21,147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,058.08/51,139.98 = 21,147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,058.08x = 51,139.98 × 21,147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,058.08x = 1,081,483,749.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,483,749.85/37,058.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,183.48

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