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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,099.28, 51,194.84 and 21,993.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,099.28, 51,194.84 and 21,993.39 is: 30,349.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,099.28 : 51,194.84 = 21,993.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,099.28/51,194.84 = 21,993.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,099.28x = 51,194.84 × 21,993.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,099.28x = 1,125,947,972.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,947,972.14/37,099.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,349.59

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