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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,180.98, 51,309.61 and 21,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,180.98, 51,309.61 and 21,265.40 is: 29,346.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,180.98 : 51,309.61 = 21,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,180.98/51,309.61 = 21,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,180.98x = 51,309.61 × 21,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,180.98x = 1,091,119,455.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,119,455.60/37,180.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,346.17

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