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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,069.89, 51,157.31 and 21,155.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,069.89, 51,157.31 and 21,155.82 is: 29,195.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,069.89 : 51,157.31 = 21,155.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,069.89/51,157.31 = 21,155.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,069.89x = 51,157.31 × 21,155.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,069.89x = 1,082,274,736.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,274,736.27/37,069.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,195.52

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