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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,069.23, 51,159.21 and 21,156.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,069.23, 51,159.21 and 21,156.06 is: 29,197.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,069.23 : 51,159.21 = 21,156.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,069.23/51,159.21 = 21,156.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,069.23x = 51,159.21 × 21,156.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,069.23x = 1,082,327,316.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,327,316.31/37,069.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,197.46

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