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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,161.24, 51,282.56 and 21,246.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,161.24, 51,282.56 and 21,246.04 is: 29,319.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,161.24 : 51,282.56 = 21,246.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,161.24/51,282.56 = 21,246.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,161.24x = 51,282.56 × 21,246.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,161.24x = 1,089,551,321.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,551,321.06/37,161.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,319.56

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