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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,151.48, 51,264.27 and 21,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,151.48, 51,264.27 and 21,237 is: 29,304.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,151.48 : 51,264.27 = 21,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,151.48/51,264.27 = 21,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,151.48x = 51,264.27 × 21,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,151.48x = 1,088,699,301.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,699,301.99/37,151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,304.34

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