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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,149.22, 51,266.08 and 21,234.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,149.22, 51,266.08 and 21,234.21 is: 29,303.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,149.22 : 51,266.08 = 21,234.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,149.22/51,266.08 = 21,234.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,149.22x = 51,266.08 × 21,234.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,149.22x = 1,088,594,708.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,594,708.60/37,149.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,303.30

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