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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,160.36, 51,282.18 and 21,246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,160.36, 51,282.18 and 21,246.30 is: 29,320.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,160.36 : 51,282.18 = 21,246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,160.36/51,282.18 = 21,246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,160.36x = 51,282.18 × 21,246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,160.36x = 1,089,556,580.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,556,580.93/37,160.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,320.40

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