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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,182.06, 51,309.45 and 21,268.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,182.06, 51,309.45 and 21,268.26 is: 29,349.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,182.06 : 51,309.45 = 21,268.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,182.06/51,309.45 = 21,268.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,182.06x = 51,309.45 × 21,268.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,182.06x = 1,091,262,723.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,262,723.06/37,182.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,349.17

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