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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,101.39, 51,190.73 and 21,997.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,101.39, 51,190.73 and 21,997.59 is: 30,351.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,101.39 : 51,190.73 = 21,997.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,101.39/51,190.73 = 21,997.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,101.39x = 51,190.73 × 21,997.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,101.39x = 1,126,072,690.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,072,690.34/37,101.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,351.23

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