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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,068.21, 55,591.51 and 21,270.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,068.21, 55,591.51 and 21,270.55 is: 31,899.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,068.21 : 55,591.51 = 21,270.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,068.21/55,591.51 = 21,270.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,068.21x = 55,591.51 × 21,270.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,068.21x = 1,182,461,993.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,461,993.03/37,068.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,899.62

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