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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,063.63, 51,143.97 and 21,145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,063.63, 51,143.97 and 21,145 is: 29,177.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,063.63 : 51,143.97 = 21,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,063.63/51,143.97 = 21,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,063.63x = 51,143.97 × 21,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,063.63x = 1,081,439,245.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,439,245.65/37,063.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,177.91

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