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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,164.81, 51,285.65 and 21,251.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,164.81, 51,285.65 and 21,251.01 is: 29,325.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,164.81 : 51,285.65 = 21,251.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,164.81/51,285.65 = 21,251.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,164.81x = 51,285.65 × 21,251.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,164.81x = 1,089,871,754.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,871,754.75/37,164.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,325.37

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