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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,175.76, 51,289.98 and 21,248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,175.76, 51,289.98 and 21,248.94 is: 29,316.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,175.76 : 51,289.98 = 21,248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,175.76/51,289.98 = 21,248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,175.76x = 51,289.98 × 21,248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,175.76x = 1,089,857,707.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,857,707.62/37,175.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,316.35

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