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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,162, 51,290.04 and 21,247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,162, 51,290.04 and 21,247.12 is: 29,324.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,162 : 51,290.04 = 21,247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,162/51,290.04 = 21,247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,162x = 51,290.04 × 21,247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,162x = 1,089,765,634.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,765,634.68/37,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,324.73

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