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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,150.97, 51,268.34 and 21,235.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,150.97, 51,268.34 and 21,235.77 is: 29,305.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,150.97 : 51,268.34 = 21,235.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,150.97/51,268.34 = 21,235.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,150.97x = 51,268.34 × 21,235.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,150.97x = 1,088,722,367.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,722,367.09/37,150.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,305.35

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