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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,069.76, 51,160.56 and 21,156.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,069.76, 51,160.56 and 21,156.50 is: 29,198.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,069.76 : 51,160.56 = 21,156.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,069.76/51,160.56 = 21,156.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,069.76x = 51,160.56 × 21,156.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,069.76x = 1,082,378,387.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,378,387.64/37,069.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,198.42

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